Clinical Trials from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Studies available for: Von Willebrand’s Disease

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Study Information:

Study Title:Validation of a menstrual bleeding scale in women with bleeding disorders

Study Location:Houston, TX

Facility Name:University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston

Study Description:This study aims to validate a new menstrual bleeding scale among women with bleeding disorders. 50 healthy subjects and 50 women with bleeding disorders will complete two scales for estimating menstrual blood loss during one menstrual cycle. Total menstrual fluid discharge and menstrual blood loss will be measured from collected tampons and pads during one menstrual cycle.

HSC Number:HSC-MS-06-0176

Funding Agency/Source:UT Pediatrics Supplemental Research funds

Subject Information:

Subject Age Range:14-50 years

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:Must be a female having regular periods every 26-32 days for the past 6 months. Must not be pregnant or using birth control hormones (pill, patch, hormone-secreting IUD, or vaginal ring) or intrauterine device.

Study Coordinator(s) Information:

Name:Kristine Holtz

E-mail:kristine.holtz@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-500-8352

Name:Kathy Moynihan

E-mail:Kathryn.l.moynihan@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-500-8376

Principal Investigator Information:

Name:Deborah L. Brown, M.D.