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Quantum Menstrual Health Monitoring Study

This study, called the Quantum Menstrual Health Monitoring Study, aims to understand ovulation better by measuring four important hormones in your wee. Researchers will check if these measurements can accurately predict and confirm when ovulation happens, comparing them to blood tests and ultrasound scans, which are the most reliable ways to track ovulation. The study will look at women with regular periods, and then compare these findings to women with irregular periods, such as those with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) or athletes. We'll also be tracking other things like bleeding patterns, body temperature, and even sleep to see how they link with hormone changes.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Quanovate Tech Inc.

Enrolment target

150

Start

01 May 2024

Estimated completion

01 May 2026

Menstrual Cycle Abnormal Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Athletes

What is this study about?

The Quantum Menstrual Health Monitoring Study is designed to help us understand how women's bodies work during their monthly cycle. The main idea is to see if a special monitor, called the Mira Monitor, can accurately track important hormones in your wee (urine). These hormones give clues about when you are ovulating, which is when an egg is released from your ovary.

We're doing this by comparing the monitor's results with other well-known and reliable ways of checking ovulation, like blood tests and ultrasound scans. This helps us make sure the monitor is giving us accurate information. We will first study women who have regular periods to understand what a typical cycle looks like.

Once we have a good understanding of regular cycles, we will compare this information to women who have irregular cycles. This includes women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that can affect periods, and athletes, whose intense training can sometimes impact their cycles. By doing this, we hope to learn more about what causes irregular periods and how we can better understand and support women's reproductive health.

Key takeaways

Learn about a new way to track ovulation.
Help understand menstrual health in women with regular cycles, PCOS, and athletes.
Involves tracking hormones in urine and attending ultrasound scans.
Aims to link hormone changes with other signs like temperature and sleep.
Contributes to scientific knowledge about women's bodies.

Who may be eligible?

To join this study, you need to be a woman between 18 and 55 years old.

If you have regular periods, your cycles should typically be between 24 and 34 days long. You shouldn't have any conditions that stop you from ovulating, such as PCOS, endometriosis, or certain surgeries. You also shouldn't be pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications that affect ovulation.

If you have PCOS or are an athlete, you also shouldn't be pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications that affect ovulation. You shouldn't have had certain surgeries or conditions like severe pelvic infections or specific gland problems.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you a woman between 18 and 55 years old?
Do you have a regular period, PCOS, or are you an athlete?
Are you able to travel to the Calgary Clinic for appointments?
Are you NOT pregnant or breastfeeding exclusively?
Have you NOT taken medications that affect ovulation in the last 3 months (like the pill)?
Have you NOT had certain surgeries that affect your period (like hysterectomy)?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part, you'll be involved in the study for a certain period, which isn't specified but will likely cover at least a few menstrual cycles. You will use the Mira Monitor to track four key hormones in your urine regularly. This means you'll collect urine samples at home as instructed. You'll also be asked to monitor other things like your period bleeding and body temperature. Furthermore, you will need to attend regular ultrasound appointments at a clinic in Calgary during the study period to accurately track your ovulation. You'll also have a pregnancy test at the start and end of each cycle. The study duration will depend on how many cycles are being tracked.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study could help advance our understanding of women's menstrual health, particularly for those with irregular cycles. You might gain personal insights into your own cycle through the monitoring. There are minimal physical risks involved, mainly from providing urine samples and having ultrasounds, which are standard procedures. You will also need to attend clinic appointments. You are free to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

Locations (1)

Thomas Bouchard
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Calgary, Canada· Recruiting

Common questions

What is the Mira Monitor?

It's a device that measures certain hormones in your urine to help understand your menstrual cycle and ovulation.

What is PCOS?

PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It's a common condition that can affect a woman's hormone levels, periods, and ovaries.

Why are athletes included in the study?

Intense physical training can sometimes affect a woman's menstrual cycle, and the study wants to understand this better.

Do I need to visit a clinic?

Yes, you will need to attend regular ultrasound appointments at the Calgary Clinic.

Can I join if I'm taking the pill?

No, if you're currently on the contraceptive pill or have been in the last three months, you won't be able to join this study.

How to find out more

Thomas P Bouchard, MD

thomasbouchard@quantumfertility.com 4036674296 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.