PerimenopauseNCT07597915
Our Transitions: Improving the Path to Menopause With Personal Digital Health Technologies
An observational study of Perimenopause and Menopause, run by 4YouandMe.
Trial summary
The goal of this observational study is to build knowledge about the path to menopause using subjective, self-reported and objectively measured information from multiple wearable study devices and a smartphone app. This study is being done in female individuals who are 35-55 years of age. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 35 to 55 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Perimenopause, Menopause
- How many people
- 1,250 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 May 2026to 31 Aug 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 35 to 55 years
- Women only
- Adult
Study population: Eligible participants will live in the US or Canada. Up to 250 participants will be invited to participate in the main cohort, 75 in the hormone sub-cohort, and 70 in the Vire clip sub-cohort.
Who may be able to join
- Are 35-55 years old
- Reside in the US or Canada
- Are able to speak, write, and read English
- Are able to provide informed consent
- Have a personally owned iPhone (iOS Version 16.4)
Who cannot join
- Are not willing to wear a wearable study device
- Have a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD)
- Are taking birth control pills
- Are taking systemic estrogen or progesterone
- Have been diagnosed with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Are taking the following medications (cancer treatment that affects the menstrual cycle, thyroid medication)
- Have had the following procedures (hysterectomy [removal of uterus], bilateral, oophorectomy [removal of both ovaries], endometrial ablation [surgery that destroys the lining of the uterus])
- Are currently pregnant, attempting to conceive, recently pregnant and not yet cycling and currently breast feeding
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
The goal of this observational study is to build knowledge about the path to menopause using subjective, self-reported and objectively measured information from multiple wearable study devices and a smartphone app. This study is being done in female individuals who are 35-55 years of age. The eventual aim of this work is two-fold; 1) to increase knowledge, awareness and education for individuals and clinicians about the lived experience of perimenopause and menopause through objectively measured data from digital study devices, and 2) to develop approaches to empower female individuals to manage this transition by learning what improves or worsens their symptoms.
Read the detailed description
The ultimate objective of this research is to determine the feasibility of using multiple wearable study devices and smartphone apps to detect, track and learn how to share insights about symptoms during the path to menopause. The investigators anticipate that up to 250 participants will participate for 6 to 9 months. Participants will complete surveys and active tasks in a study app that takes on average 5 minutes a day, be provided with an Oura Ring Gen 4 and a Fitbit Sense 2 and will be expected to wear them daily. Participants will be expected to check in with a research coordinator every two weeks to go over participations and provide feedback on the wearable devices and smartphone apps. A subset of participants will be invited to participate in an at-home daily urine hormone collection for 3 menstrual cycles, measuring hormones including Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Estrone-3-glucuronide (E3G), and Pregnanediol Glucuronide (PdG). A different subset will be invited to participate in a vasomotor detection cohort using the new Vire Clip that captures core body temperature through heat flow, the dynamics of respiratory effort, and skin conductance measures at multiple layers of the skin. There will be a 'Bring Your Own Device' cohort after the main cohort enrollment is complete, where those with a personal wearable device will be invited to participate in the use of the study app for 6 to 9 months. Investigators will collect self-reported subjective symptoms and objectively measured physiological information to understand what participants learn about the use of these tools in tracking peri/menopausal symptoms. This study is done in collaboration between 4YouandMe, Women Living Better, Vector Institute, and is funded by the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation.
- Conditions
- Perimenopause, Menopause
- Keywords
- Perimenopause, Menopause, Menopause Transition, Wearables, Oura, Fitbit
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Main Cohort | Up to 250 participants aged 35-55 years old, residing in the US or Canada, who will be asked to complete surveys and active tasks in a study app, and use the Oura Ring Gen 4 and Fitbit Sense 2 daily. Participants will meet with research coordinators every 2 weeks to help support participation efforts and collect information on how the study and device use are going. | |
| Hormone Sub-Cohort | A sub-cohort of up to 75 participants will be invited to participate in a hormone sub-cohort. If the participant agrees to participate in this sub-cohort, they will be asked to complete daily at-home urine hormone samples provided to them for 3 consecutive menstrual cycles. The hormone sub-cohort procedure consists of peeing on a disposable urine test strip in the morning and then using a digital analyzer to produce the results, measuring Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Estrone-3-glucuronide (E3G), and Pregnanediol Glucuronide (PdG). | |
| Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Open Arm | Once enrollment is complete in the main arm, and if the participant owns their own personal wearable device that includes an Oura ring, a Garmin smartwatch, Applewatch or Fitbit, they may be able to participate in the BYOD arm where they will participate by using the study app and providing the study investigators access to their wearable data. They will be asked permission for this wearable data sharing when they first download the study app during a number of opt-in screens. Up to 1000 participants may be enrolled in the BYOD arm. | |
| Vire Clip Vasomotor Detection Sub-Cohort | A subset of up to 70 participants will be invited to participate in a vasomotor detection cohort that will involve the use of a new wearable (Vire) clip capable of capturing core body temperature through heat flow, the dynamics of respiratory effort, and skin conductance measures at multiple layers into the skin. We want to learn whether these new wearable-derived signals could be used to detect when a vasomotor event will occur, like a hot flash, night sweat, cold sweat or feelings of sudden heating. If you meet certain eligibility criteria, you will be mailed the Vire clip and given instructions on how to set it up and sync with the study app. The Vire clip is a small clip that can be clipped onto the inside of your underwear. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Feasibility: Retention
Proportion of participants retained according to study protocol
Measured: From enrollment to the end of participation at 12 months
Feasibility: Adherence
Mean adherence to completing in-app daily study measures
Measured: From enrollment to the end of participation at 12 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 May 2026
- Study start1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion31 Aug 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Aug 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PerimenopauseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 1,250 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- 4YouandMe
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07597915
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PRO-OT2025
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 14 May 2026
- Last updated
- 20 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Our Transitions: Improving the Path to Menopause With Personal Digital Health Technologies
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07597915
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PRO-OT2025
- Conditions
- Perimenopause, Menopause
- Keywords
- Perimenopause, Menopause, Menopause Transition, Wearables, Oura, Fitbit
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 1,250 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- 4YouandMeUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation
- Study start
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 31 Aug 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this observational study is to build knowledge about the path to menopause using subjective, self-reported and objectively measured information from multiple wearable study devices and a smartphone app. This study is being done in female individuals who are 35-55 years of age. The eventual aim of this work is two-fold; 1) to increase knowledge, awareness and education for individuals and clinicians about the lived experience of perimenopause and menopause through objectively measured data from digital study devices, and 2) to develop approaches to empower female individuals to manage this transition by learning what improves or worsens their symptoms.
Detailed description
The ultimate objective of this research is to determine the feasibility of using multiple wearable study devices and smartphone apps to detect, track and learn how to share insights about symptoms during the path to menopause. The investigators anticipate that up to 250 participants will participate for 6 to 9 months. Participants will complete surveys and active tasks in a study app that takes on average 5 minutes a day, be provided with an Oura Ring Gen 4 and a Fitbit Sense 2 and will be expected to wear them daily. Participants will be expected to check in with a research coordinator every two weeks to go over participations and provide feedback on the wearable devices and smartphone apps. A subset of participants will be invited to participate in an at-home daily urine hormone collection for 3 menstrual cycles, measuring hormones including Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Estrone-3-glucuronide (E3G), and Pregnanediol Glucuronide (PdG). A different subset will be invited to participate in a vasomotor detection cohort using the new Vire Clip that captures core body temperature through heat flow, the dynamics of respiratory effort, and skin conductance measures at multiple layers of the skin. There will be a 'Bring Your Own Device' cohort after the main cohort enrollment is complete, where those with a personal wearable device will be invited to participate in the use of the study app for 6 to 9 months. Investigators will collect self-reported subjective symptoms and objectively measured physiological information to understand what participants learn about the use of these tools in tracking peri/menopausal symptoms. This study is done in collaboration between 4YouandMe, Women Living Better, Vector Institute, and is funded by the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Main Cohort | – | –Up to 250 participants aged 35-55 years old, residing in the US or Canada, who will be asked to complete surveys and active tasks in a study app, and use the Oura Ring Gen 4 and Fitbit Sense 2 daily. Participants will meet with research coordinators every 2 weeks to help support participation efforts and collect information on how the study and device use are going. |
| Hormone Sub-Cohort | – | –A sub-cohort of up to 75 participants will be invited to participate in a hormone sub-cohort. If the participant agrees to participate in this sub-cohort, they will be asked to complete daily at-home urine hormone samples provided to them for 3 consecutive menstrual cycles. The hormone sub-cohort procedure consists of peeing on a disposable urine test strip in the morning and then using a digital analyzer to produce the results, measuring Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Estrone-3-glucuronide (E3G), and Pregnanediol Glucuronide (PdG). |
| Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Open Arm | – | –Once enrollment is complete in the main arm, and if the participant owns their own personal wearable device that includes an Oura ring, a Garmin smartwatch, Applewatch or Fitbit, they may be able to participate in the BYOD arm where they will participate by using the study app and providing the study investigators access to their wearable data. They will be asked permission for this wearable data sharing when they first download the study app during a number of opt-in screens. Up to 1000 participants may be enrolled in the BYOD arm. |
| Vire Clip Vasomotor Detection Sub-Cohort | – | –A subset of up to 70 participants will be invited to participate in a vasomotor detection cohort that will involve the use of a new wearable (Vire) clip capable of capturing core body temperature through heat flow, the dynamics of respiratory effort, and skin conductance measures at multiple layers into the skin. We want to learn whether these new wearable-derived signals could be used to detect when a vasomotor event will occur, like a hot flash, night sweat, cold sweat or feelings of sudden heating. If you meet certain eligibility criteria, you will be mailed the Vire clip and given instructions on how to set it up and sync with the study app. The Vire clip is a small clip that can be clipped onto the inside of your underwear. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 35 to 55 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Eligible participants will live in the US or Canada. Up to 250 participants will be invited to participate in the main cohort, 75 in the hormone sub-cohort, and 70 in the Vire clip sub-cohort.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Are 35-55 years old
- Reside in the US or Canada
- Are able to speak, write, and read English
- Are able to provide informed consent
- Have a personally owned iPhone (iOS Version 16.4)
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Are not willing to wear a wearable study device
- Have a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD)
- Are taking birth control pills
- Are taking systemic estrogen or progesterone
- Have been diagnosed with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Feasibility: Retention
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of participation at 12 months
Proportion of participants retained according to study protocol
Feasibility: Adherence
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of participation at 12 months
Mean adherence to completing in-app daily study measures
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 May 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Perimenopause and Menopause, run by 4YouandMe.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Sarah Goodday, PhD (902-237-4235, sarah@4youandme.org), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Feasibility: Retention (time frame: From enrollment to the end of participation at 12 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 May 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.