Clinical trials: PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effect of Metformin on Early Pregnancy Loss in Pregnant Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
The aim of this work is to study the effect of metformin use for reducing early pregnancy loss in pregnant patients with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Trial name
- MIP (NCT02498522)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity
Post-Prandial Liver Glucose Metabolism in PCOS
The Investigators will measure if hepatic metabolism is upregulated in obese girls with PCOS and hepatic steatosis (HS), compared to PCOS without HS and obese controls without HS.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity, Hepatic Steatosis
- Trial name
- PLUM (NCT03041129)
- Testing
- oral glucose tolerance test, MRI of liver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Treatment of Hyperandrogenism Versus Insulin Resistance in Infertile Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Women
The goal of this three-armed randomized controlled trial is to establish the relative roles of treatment of hyperandrogenism versus obesity (as the largest modifiable factor contributing to insulin resistance) in treating…
- Trial name
- OWL-PCOS (NCT00704912)
- Testing
- Orlistat/Meal Replacement/Lifestyle Modification, Loestrin 1/20, Combination of treatments
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Normal, PCOS
Determining How Quickly Progesterone Slows LH Pulse Frequency
The rapidity with which progesterone (P) suppresses daytime lutenizing hormone (LH) (and by inference gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)) pulse frequency is unknown.
- Trial name
- CRM001 (NCT00594217)
- Testing
- oral micronized progesterone suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hyperandrogenemia, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Assessment of Sensitivity of the Hypothalamic GnRH Pulse Generator to Estradiol and Progesterone Inhibition
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is a hormone that regulates the ability of the pituitary to secrete two hormones, luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
- Trial name
- JCM026 (NCT01428245)
- Testing
- Progesterone, Estrace (estrogen)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
PCOS
Theca Cell Function in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
In women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the cardinal physiological abnormality is excessive ovarian androgen production marked by increased serum testosterone (T) and androstenedione (A) levels.
- Trial name
- NCT01154192
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Impact of Metformin in Teens With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on Oral Contraceptive Therapy
Oral contraceptives are known to improve menstrual cycles and symptoms in PCOS, however may increase cholesterol. Metformin, a drug to improve insulin resistance, may benefit metabolic state.
- Trial name
- NCT00283816
- Testing
- Metformin, Oral Contraceptive Pill, Lifestyle Management Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Hirsutism, Androgenetic Alopecia
DUS on the Prescribing Indications for CPA/EE in 5 European Countries
This study was designed to compile the reasons and specific indications for the prescription of Cyproterone Acetate combined with Ethinyl Estradiol by Health Care Providers.
- Conditions
- Hirsutism, Androgenetic Alopecia, Severe Anemia, Seborrhea
- Trial name
- NCT02494297
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,597 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Center for Epidemiology and Health Research, Germany
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Continuous Versus Cyclical OCP Use in PCOS
The mainstay treatment for females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has long been a combination of an oral contraceptive pill or OCP (containing both estrogen and progestin) along with an anti-androgen medication (such as…
- Trial name
- CCOUP (NCT03819140)
- Testing
- Yasmin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
PCOS
Pilot Study:Role of Dietary Fiber in PCOS Anovulation
The purpose of this study is to determine whether 6 months of fiber supplementation will improve ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Trial name
- NCT00703092
- Testing
- Fiber-Stat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Induction of Ovulation With Raloxifene or Clomiphene Citrate in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder related to ovulation problems. Clomiphene citrate (CC) is the drug of first choice for this condition.
- Trial name
- NCT00427700
- Testing
- clomiphene citrate, raloxifene
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS
Combination Metformin and Oral Contraception for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The purpose of this research study is to determine if adding Metformin, a drug that reduces insulin resistance, to birth control pills will reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS, Insulin Sensitivity
- Trial name
- NCT00682890
- Testing
- metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Weight Loss, Anovulation
Evaluation of Ovarian Morphology and Function in Overweight Women During Weight Loss
The objective of this study is to explore the effects of weight loss on body composition, metabolic status, reproductive hormones, and ovarian follicle development in obese women with regular menstrual cycles versus obese women…
- Conditions
- Weight Loss, Anovulation, Amenorrhea, Infertility
- Trial name
- NCT01785719
- Testing
- Commercial Weight Loss Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cornell University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome
To Study Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Taiwanese Women
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an extremely common disorder in women of reproductive age. Diagnosis of PCOS is principally based on clinical and physical findings.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01256944
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Intrauterine Environment in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Probands
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is among the most common endocrine disorders in premenopausal women, affecting 7-10% of this population.
- Trial name
- NCT00364949
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypertension
Mechanisms of Hypertension in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with androgen excess polycystic ovary syndrome (AE-PCOS) leads to hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT04327934
- Testing
- GnRH antagonist, GnRH antagonist + MethylTESTOSTERone 5 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
GDM, Insulin Resistance
In Vitro Fertilization Impact on Metabolic Parameters
A quantitative prospective cohort study will be conducted, where blood samples will be collected at different timings during the IVF protocol, to assess the impact of fertility medications on metabolic parameters of patients…
- Conditions
- GDM, Insulin Resistance, Glucose Intolerance, PCOS
- Trial name
- IVF (NCT03426228)
- Testing
- HbA1C
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 344 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Warwick
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Female Endocrine Disorder
A Study of AZD4901 in Females With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
To assess the effects of AZD4901 when given in multiple doses to females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01872078
- Testing
- AZD4901 (oral)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Sleep Apnea
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-10% of women in the United States. Its onset is usually at the time of puberty with manifestations of menstrual irregularity, hirsutism, and obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT00203996
- Testing
- continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), depot leuprolide plus estrogen/progestin replacement, pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Theca Cell Function in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The mechanism for increased androgen production in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not well understood. Excess androgen production by the ovary is stimulated by increased pituitary luteinizing hormone (LH)…
- Trial name
- NCT00747617
- Testing
- recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego