New pill could cool down menopause hot flashes
NCT ID NCT03291067
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an experimental drug called MT-8554 to see if it could reduce the number and intensity of hot flashes in women going through menopause. About 375 women who had at least 7 moderate to severe hot flashes per day took either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to find a safe and effective way to ease this common menopause symptom.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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375 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2017
- Finished
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Nov 2018
- 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.
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18 years and older
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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: Additional screening criteria check may apply for qualification: * Provide written informed consent to participate in this study * Spontaneous amenorrhea for ≥12 months; or spontaneous amenorrhea for at least 6 months and with follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels \>40 mIU/mL; or documented bilateral salpingo oophorectomy ≥6 weeks, with or without hysterectomy * 7 or more moderate to severe VMS per day, or 50 or more moderate to severe VMS per week * Have a consistent bedtime on at least 5 nights per week * Mean VMS frequency during the Placebo Run in period does not drop by more than 50% from the mean level reported for 2 weeks during the Screening period * VMS diary compliance \>50% * In the Investigator's opinion, subject is able to understand the nature of the study and any risk involved in participation, and is willing to cooperate and comply with the protocol restrictions and requirements Exclusion Criteria: Additional screening criteria check may apply for qualification: * History of any cancer within 5 years except for basal cell carcinoma * History of undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding * History of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV * History of psychiatric illness, excessive alcohol intake or use of recreational drugs who are unsuitable for study enrollment and compliance * Presence or history of severe adverse reaction or allergy to any drug * Peripheral vascular disease or disorders with associated vasculopathies * Clinically significant conditions which could interfere with the objectives of the study or the safety of the subject, as judged by the Investigator * Endometrial thickness of \>=5 mm as measured by transvaginal ultrasound * Abnormal result from baseline endometrial biopsy (i.e., endometrial hyperplasia or endometrial cancer) * Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), or total bilirubin ≥2.0 × upper limit of normal (ULN) above the reference range * Subjects of childbearing potential
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Contacts and locations
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35209, United States
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Dothan, Alabama, 36303, United States
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85032, United States
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Norwalk, California, 90650, United States
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Sacramento, California, 95821, United States
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San Diego, California, 92111, United States
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Denver, Colorado, 80209, United States
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New London, Connecticut, 06320, United States
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New London, Connecticut, 33176, United States
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Aventura, Florida, 33180, United States
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Clearwater, Florida, 33759, United States
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Crystal River, Florida, 34429, United States
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Fort Myers, Florida, 33912, United States
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Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States
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Hialeah, Florida, 33016, United States
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Jacksonville, Florida, 32216, United States
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Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States
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Jupiter, Florida, 33458, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33176, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33185, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33186, United States
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Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States
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Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States
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Ponte Vedra, Florida, 32081, United States
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Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34952, United States
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Sarasota, Florida, 34231, United States
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Sarasota, Florida, 34239, United States
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Wellington, Florida, 33414, United States
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West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409, United States
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Sandy Springs, Georgia, 30328, United States
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Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404, United States
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Ankeny, Iowa, 50023, United States
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Wichita, Kansas, 67226, United States
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Marrero, Louisiana, 70072, United States
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Metairie, Louisiana, 70001, United States
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Baltimore, Maryland, 21208, United States
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Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49009, United States
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Saginaw, Michigan, 48504, United States
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Saginaw, Michigan, 48604, United States
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Kansas City, Missouri, 64114, United States
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Missoula, Montana, 59808, United States
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Las Vegas, Nevada, 89113, United States
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Las Vegas, Nevada, 89128, United States
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Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648, United States
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Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557, United States
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103, United States
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Cleveland, Ohio, 44122, United States
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Columbus, Ohio, 43213, United States
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Columbus, Ohio, 43231, United States
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Englewood, Ohio, 45322, United States
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19114, United States
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Bristol, Tennessee, 37620, United States
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Jackson, Tennessee, 38305, United States
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Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920, United States
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Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States
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Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States
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Schertz, Texas, 78154, United States
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Draper, Utah, 84020, United States
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Ogden, Utah, 84403, United States
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Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States
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Norfolk, Virginia, 23502, United States
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Covington, Washington, 98042, United States
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Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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