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Polycystic Ovary SyndromeNCT01355536

Metabolic and Endocrine Status in Women With Prior Preterm Birth

An observational study of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Preterm Birth, run by Namsos Hospital at 1 site in Norway.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The prevalence of preterm birth is rising in most western countries. The causes of preterm birth is not fully understood and seem to be multifactorial. The endocrine and metabolic aspects are scarcely investigated.The main purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that endocrine and metabolic factors associate… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age, women only
How many people
262 participants
Where
1 siteNorway
Study dates
Oct 2006to Apr 2008
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 Any age
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: All women in municipalities having Namsos Hospital as their local Hospital and with preterm births from January 1999 to Descember 2006 were identifed by searching birth protocols. These women were invited to participate in the preterm birth study group. As controls we identified the first term birth occuring in time after each preterm birth. These women were invited to participate in the term birth study group.

Who may be able to join

  • One or more preterm birth in the given period of time
  • Having Namsos Hospital as their local Hospital during pregnancy

Who cannot join

  • Moved from the region of Mid- Norway at the time of the study
  • Lack of communication skills in Norwegian or English
  • Ongoing pregnancy
  • Ongoing breastfeeding

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Norway1 site
  • Namsos Hospital, Nord- Trøndelag Hospital Trust

    Namsos, Nord- Trøndelag, 7800

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About this study

Official title: Metabolic and Endocrine Status in Women With Prior Preterm Birth. A Cross Sectional, Case- Control Study

The prevalence of preterm birth is rising in most western countries. The causes of preterm birth is not fully understood and seem to be multifactorial. The endocrine and metabolic aspects are scarcely investigated.The main purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that endocrine and metabolic factors associate to preterm births.

Keywords
Preterm birth, Preterm labour, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperandrogenism, Hirsutism, Ovarian cysts, Anti Muller Hormone, Hypertension
Medical subject headings
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Premature Birth, Diabetes Mellitus, Obstetric Labor, Premature, Hyperandrogenism, Hirsutism, Ovarian Cysts, Hypertension

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT01355536
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Preterm birth groupWomen with prior preterm birth
Term birth groupWomen with prior term birth

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The prevalence of PCOS

    The prevalence of PCOS will be assessed in both study groups and the difference between the groups will be reported.

    Measured: one week after enrollment.

  2. The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus

    The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus will be assessed in both study groups and the difference between the groups will be reported.

    Measured: one week after enrollment

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Ovarian antral follicle count

    Difference between study groups.

    Measured: three years.

  2. Difference in quality of life between study groups.

    Quality of life will be assessed by using Short form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF- 36)

    Measured: four years

  3. Serum levels of androgens

    Difference between study groups

    Measured: one year

  4. Difference in anxiety between study groups.

    Anxiety will be assessed by using Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory Y1 and Y2 (STAI Y1 and Y2).

    Measured: four years

  5. Serum levels of AMH

    Difference between study groups

    Measured: One year

  6. Serum levels of glucose

    Difference between study groups

    Measured: One year

  7. Serum levels of insulin

    Difference between study groups

    Measured: One year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 May 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2006
  3. Primary completionApr 2008

Resources

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
Case-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
262 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01355536
Sponsor's protocol ID
46011600-57
Status last verified
May 2011
First submitted
9 May 2011
Last updated
18 May 2011
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Eilertsen TB, Vanky E, Carlsen SM. Anti-Mullerian hormone in the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome: can morphologic description be replaced? Hum Reprod. 2012 Aug;27(8):2494-502. doi: 10.1093/humrep/des213. Epub 2012 Jun 12.

    PubMed 22693172
  • Eilertsen TB, Vanky E, Carlsen SM. Increased prevalence of diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome in women with a history of preterm birth: a case-control study. BJOG. 2012 Feb;119(3):266-75. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.03206.x. Epub 2011 Dec 13.

    PubMed 22168920

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Preterm Birth, run by Namsos Hospital at 1 site in Norway.

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 2 inclusion and 4 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 May 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Norway. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The prevalence of PCOS (time frame: one week after enrollment.). 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?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01355536, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 18 May 2011.

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