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Advancing Postmenopausal Preventive Therapy (APPT)

Primary Purpose

Atherosclerosis, Cognitive Decline

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Oral bazedoxifene 20 mg / conjugated estrogens 0.45 mg
Placebo
Sponsored by
University of Southern California
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Atherosclerosis

Eligibility Criteria

45 Years - 59 Years (Adult)FemaleAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women with a serum estradiol level <30 pg/ml and cessation of regular menses >6 months who are <6 years postmenopausal and 45-59 years old.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Women with a hysterectomy
  • Clinical signs, symptoms or personal history of cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetes mellitus or fasting serum glucose >126 mg/dL
  • Life threatening illness with prognosis <5 years
  • Cirrhosis or liver disease
  • History of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
  • History of breast cancer
  • Current use of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) within 1 month of randomization
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (>180/>110 mmHg)*
  • Plasma triglyceride levels >500 mg/dL
  • Serum creatinine >2.0 mg/dL

Sites / Locations

  • University of Southern California Atherosclerosis Research UnitRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

BZA/CE

Placebo

Arm Description

Oral bazedoxifene 20 mg / conjugated estrogens 0.45 mg

Oral matching placebo

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Carotid artery intima-media thickness
Rate of change in carotid artery intima-media thickness (CIMT) determined from the distal common carotid artery (CCA) far wall intima-media thickness (IMT) in computer image processed B mode ultrasonograms.

Secondary Outcome Measures

CCA stiffness
Arterial stiffness measured from the CCA (same location as CIMT) in computer image processed B mode ultrasonograms.

Full Information

First Posted
September 20, 2019
Last Updated
June 30, 2022
Sponsor
University of Southern California
Collaborators
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04103476
Brief Title
Advancing Postmenopausal Preventive Therapy
Acronym
APPT
Official Title
Atherosclerosis Intervention With Novel Tissue Selective Estrogen Complex Therapy
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
June 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
April 13, 2021 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
October 31, 2026 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2026 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Southern California
Collaborators
National Institute on Aging (NIA)

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Advancing Postmenopausal Preventive Therapy (APPT) is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial designed to determine the effects of tissue selective estrogen complex (TSEC) therapy on the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis and cognitive decline in 360 healthy postmenopausal women.
Detailed Description
To conduct a double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial to determine the effects of TSEC therapy on the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis in healthy postmenopausal women. A total of 360 postmenopausal women with a uterus who are within 6 years of menopause and 45-59 years of age and without clinical cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus will be randomized to Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Equine Estrogen (BZA 20 mg/CE 0.45 mg) or placebo. Recruitment will occur over 3 years and the treatment period will be up to 3 years depending on when an individual is randomized. Rate of change in carotid artery intima-media thickness (CIMT) determined from the distal common carotid artery (CCA) far wall intima-media thickness (IMT) in computer image processed B mode ultrasonograms will be the primary trial endpoint. Arterial stiffness measured from the CCA (same location as CIMT) in computer image processed B mode ultrasonograms will be the secondary trial endpoint. Three composite cognitive measures will be used to test for randomized treatment group differences in cognition; each composite will be considered as co-endpoints.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Atherosclerosis, Cognitive Decline

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Randomized (1:1), double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of BZA/CE versus placebo.
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Masking Description
Randomization randomly determined with key to treatment groups maintained by a single individual in the data coordinating center (DCC); study product masked with matching placebo.
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
400 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
BZA/CE
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Oral bazedoxifene 20 mg / conjugated estrogens 0.45 mg
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Oral matching placebo
Intervention Type
Combination Product
Intervention Name(s)
Oral bazedoxifene 20 mg / conjugated estrogens 0.45 mg
Intervention Description
Oral bazedoxifene 20 mg / conjugated estrogens 0.45 mg
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Intervention Description
Placebo
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Carotid artery intima-media thickness
Description
Rate of change in carotid artery intima-media thickness (CIMT) determined from the distal common carotid artery (CCA) far wall intima-media thickness (IMT) in computer image processed B mode ultrasonograms.
Time Frame
At baseline and 6 months, 1 year, 1.5 years, 2 years, 2.5 years and 3 years after randomization
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
CCA stiffness
Description
Arterial stiffness measured from the CCA (same location as CIMT) in computer image processed B mode ultrasonograms.
Time Frame
At baseline and 6 months, 1 year, 1.5 years, 2 years, 2.5 years and 3 years after randomization
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Cognitive decline
Description
Three composite cognitive measures will be used to test for randomized treatment group differences in cognition; each composite will be considered as co-endpoints.
Time Frame
At baseline and 6 months, 1 year, 1.5 years, 2 years, 2.5 years and 3 years after randomization

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Gender Based
Yes
Gender Eligibility Description
Postmenopausal women
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
45 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
59 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Women with a serum estradiol level <30 pg/ml and cessation of regular menses >6 months who are <6 years postmenopausal and 45-59 years old. Exclusion Criteria: Women with a hysterectomy Clinical signs, symptoms or personal history of cardiovascular disease Diabetes mellitus or fasting serum glucose >126 mg/dL Life threatening illness with prognosis <5 years Cirrhosis or liver disease History of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism History of breast cancer Current use of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) within 1 month of randomization Uncontrolled hypertension (>180/>110 mmHg)* Plasma triglyceride levels >500 mg/dL Serum creatinine >2.0 mg/dL
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Lora Maxwell, RN
Phone
(323) 442-2257
Email
APPT@usc.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Janie Teran
Phone
(323) 442-1478
Email
athero@usc.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Howard N. Hodis, MD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Southern California Atherosclerosis Research Unit
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Southern California Atherosclerosis Research Unit
City
Los Angeles
State/Province
California
ZIP/Postal Code
90033
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Lora Maxwell, RN
Phone
323-442-2257
Email
APPT@usc.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Janie Teran
Phone
323-442-1478
Email
athero@usc.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Howard N. Hodis, MD

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