New drug aims to cool down hot flashes
NCT ID NCT02803268
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage study tested a new drug called MT-8554 in 24 women who have frequent hot flashes due to menopause or breast cancer treatment. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Researchers also looked at whether it could reduce the number of hot flashes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Jun 2016
- Finished
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Jan 2017
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects must meet one of the following criteria:Woman aged ≥18 years with histologically proven non-metastatic breast cancer (Stages I, II or III) and without evidence of disease / Woman aged ≥40 years who are post-menopausal / Woman aged ≥40 years who are peri-menopausal * Subjects who have ≥7 Vasomotor Symptoms per day on average * A body weight of ≥45 kg Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in more than three clinical studies involving administration of an unlicensed Investigational Medicinal Product in the previous year, or any study within 12 weeks * Clinically significant endocrine, thyroid, hepatic, respiratory, gastro-intestinal, renal, cardiovascular disease, or history of any significant psychiatric/psychotic illness disorder * Clinically relevant abnormal medical history, physical findings or laboratory values
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Investigational center
City Name, Germany
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