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Study NCT ID:
NCT00000177
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2009-12-11
First Post:
1999-10-29
Brief Title:
Estrogen Hormone Protocol
Sponsor:
National Institute on Aging NIA
Organization:
National Institute on Aging NIA
Study Overview
Official Title:
None
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2009-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Estrogen is a hormone that is dominant in the female reproductive system In women most estrogen is produced by the ovaries Men produce estrogen by converting testosterone into estrogen Because this hormone also has many beneficial effects on brain cells it currently is being studied as a treatment for Alzheimers disease The enzyme that forms the neurotransmitter acetylcholine is promoted in the presence of estrogen Several very small clinical studies have demonstrated improvement in cognitive function and mood measures in women with Alzheimers disease who take estrogen
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
Is an Unapproved Device?:
Is a PPSD?:
Is a US Export?:
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3U01AG010483-08S2 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearch3U01AG010483-08S2 |