Reproductive Disorder study: Kisspeptin
Official title Kisspeptin to Quantify GnRH Neuronal Function in Health and Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07224490
What this study is testing
What is Kisspeptin 112-121?
An investigational single‑bolus injectable medicine being studied for reproductive disorders in people with and without post‑COVID‑19 syndrome.
Also referred to as Metastin 45-54.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a single kisspeptin injection changes hormone signals in people with long COVID compared to those without.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have long COVID or no long COVID and are willing to get a single injection.
- What's involved
- You will receive one injection of kisspeptin. After the injection, you may have a short check‑in to monitor how you feel.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts only a few hours on the day of the injection, with a brief follow‑up visit afterward.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60
You may be able to join if
- Female (ages 18-45 years) or Male (ages 18-60 years)
- No current or recent use of a medication (including hormonal replacement) that, in the opinion of a study investigator, can modulate the reproductive...
- For women, negative serum hCG pregnancy test
- For cases, diagnosis of post-covid-19 syndrome
- For controls, history of prior covid infection but no diagnosis of post-covid-19 syndrome
You likely can't join if
- Any condition (medical, mental, or behavioral) that, in the opinion of a study investigator, would likely interfere with participation in/completion...
- Active use of illicit drugs (not including marijuana)
- For women,
- Pregnant
- Trying to become pregnant during protocol participation
- Breast feeding
See the full eligibility criteria
- Female (ages 18-45 years) or Male (ages 18-60 years)
- No current or recent use of a medication (including hormonal replacement) that, in the opinion of a study investigator, can modulate the reproductive axis or willing to complete an appropriate washout for that...
- For women, negative serum hCG pregnancy test
- For cases, diagnosis of post-covid-19 syndrome
- For controls, history of prior covid infection but no diagnosis of post-covid-19 syndrome
- Any condition (medical, mental, or behavioral) that, in the opinion of a study investigator, would likely interfere with participation in/completion of the protocol or the interpretation of results
- Active use of illicit drugs (not including marijuana)
- For women,
- Pregnant
- Trying to become pregnant during protocol participation
- Breast feeding
- Surgical or natural menopause
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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