Polycystic Ovary SyndromeNCT02666170
Effects of Alpha-acid Lipoic in PCOS Women
A study testing Alpha-lipoic acid in people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, run by Catholic University of the Sacred Heart.
Trial summary
The aim of our study is to investigate the effects of six months treatment with alpha-lipoic acid on clinical, endocrine and metabolic features in women affected by PCOS. Menstrual pattern, anthropometric parameters, hirsutism score, ultrasound ovarian featureas, an oral glucose tolerance test and hormonal assays are… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Alpha-lipoic acid
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Jan 2016to Sep 2016
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 18 to 35 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- women with PCOS in accordance with Rotterdam criteria
Who cannot join
- pregnancy
- past history of cardiovascular diseases
- diabetes mellitus (or impaired glucose tolerance as determined by a standard 75 gr oral glucose tolerance test)
- hypertension
- significant liver or renal impairment
- other hormonal dysfunction (hypothalamic, pituitary, thiroidal or adrenal)
- neoplasms.
About this study
Official title: Effects of 6 Months of Alpha-Lipoic Acid Treatment on Clinical, Endocrine ed Metabolic Features in Women Affected by PCOS
The aim of our study is to investigate the effects of six months treatment with alpha-lipoic acid on clinical, endocrine and metabolic features in women affected by PCOS. Menstrual pattern, anthropometric parameters, hirsutism score, ultrasound ovarian featureas, an oral glucose tolerance test and hormonal assays are evaluated before and after therapy.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Being tested
- Alpha-lipoic acid
- Medical subject headings
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Alpha-lipoic acidDrug
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| therapy with alpha-lipoic acid daily for six months | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Alpha-lipoic acid |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Number of cycles in six months of therapy
Measured: 6 months
Secondary outcomes (10)
Hirsutism score
Ferriman-Gallwey score
Measured: 6 months
Insulin levels
Measured: 6 months
androstenedione levels
Measured: 6 months
testosterone levels
Measured: 6 months
free androgen index
Measured: 6 months
total cholesterol
Measured: 6 months
LDL-cholesterol
Measured: 6 months
tryglycerides levels
Measured: 6 months
DHEAS levels
Measured: 6 months
AMH levels
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Jan 2016 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2016
- Primary completionSep 2016 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Polycystic Ovary SyndromeStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rosanna Apa, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02666170
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid 2016
- Status last verified
- Jan 2016
- First submitted
- 21 Jan 2016
- Last updated
- 28 Jan 2016
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Jan 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of 6 Months of Alpha-Lipoic Acid Treatment on Clinical, Endocrine ed Metabolic Features in Women Affected by PCOS
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02666170
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid 2016
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred HeartUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2016
- Primary completion
- Sep 2016 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Jan 2016 (estimated)
- 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 aim of our study is to investigate the effects of six months treatment with alpha-lipoic acid on clinical, endocrine and metabolic features in women affected by PCOS. Menstrual pattern, anthropometric parameters, hirsutism score, ultrasound ovarian featureas, an oral glucose tolerance test and hormonal assays are evaluated before and after therapy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| therapy with alpha-lipoic acid daily for six months | Experimental | Drug: Alpha-lipoic acid |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- women with PCOS in accordance with Rotterdam criteria
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- pregnancy
- past history of cardiovascular diseases
- diabetes mellitus (or impaired glucose tolerance as determined by a standard 75 gr oral glucose tolerance test)
- hypertension
- significant liver or renal impairment
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha-lipoic acid | Drug | therapy with alpha-lipoic acid daily for six months |
Primary outcome
Number of cycles in six months of therapy
Time frame: 6 months
10 secondary outcomes
Hirsutism score
Time frame: 6 months
Insulin levels
Time frame: 6 months
androstenedione levels
Time frame: 6 months
testosterone levels
Time frame: 6 months
free androgen index
Time frame: 6 months
total cholesterol
Time frame: 6 months
LDL-cholesterol
Time frame: 6 months
tryglycerides levels
Time frame: 6 months
DHEAS levels
Time frame: 6 months
AMH levels
Time frame: 6 months
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Jan 2016.
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Alpha-lipoic acid in people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, run by Catholic University of the Sacred Heart.
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 1 inclusion and 7 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Jan 2016. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
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?
Number of cycles in six months of therapy (time frame: 6 months). 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 28 Jan 2016.