Clinical trials: Hyperandrogenemia
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hyperandrogenism
Urinary DENND1A.V2 as a Predictor of Pubertal Hyperandrogenemia
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder marked by hyperandrogenism, oligo-/anovulation, and subfertility. The precise causes of PCOS are unclear, but the pathophysiology involves complex genetic and environmental…
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hyperandrogenism, Puberty
- Trial name
- DENND1A (NCT02611128)
- Testing
- Phenotype/genotype assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 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
Hyperandrogenemia, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Assessment of the Sensitivity of the Hypothalamic GnRH Pulse Generator to Estradiol and Progesterone Inhibition
Girls with high levels of the male hormone testosterone often develop polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as adults. Women with PCOS often have irregular menstrual periods, excess facial and body hair, and weight gain.
- Trial name
- NCT01425541
- Testing
- estrace, Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- 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, Puberty Disorders
Does Treatment of Androgen Excess Using Spironolactone Improve Ovulatory Rates in Girls With Androgen Excess?
Adolescent girls with androgen excess have a higher rate of irregular periods and decreased ovulation rates compared to normal girls, and are considered at-risk for developing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Puberty Disorders, Ovulation Disorder
- Trial name
- CBS009 (NCT04075149)
- Testing
- Spironolactone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Puberty, Hyperandrogenism
Assessment of Day-night Secretion of Progesterone and LH Across Puberty
Hormones are substances that are made by the body and are sent directly out into the bloodstream to increase or decrease the function of certain organs, glands, or other hormones.
- Trial name
- LH (NCT02155933)
- Testing
- Blood sampling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity
Effect of Longer-term Adrenal Suppression Using Low Dose Hydrocortisone on Androgen Overproduction
This study will test whether longer-term suppression of adrenal function can ameliorate androgen (male hormone) overproduction in overweight early pubertal girls with androgen excess.
- Conditions
- Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01422733
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, Cosyntropin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hyperandrogenism
Suppression of Daytime and Nighttime Luteinizing Hormone Frequency by Progesterone
During childhood, the levels of certain hormones: gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), estrogen, and progesterone are very low.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hyperandrogenism, Normal Puberty
- Trial name
- NCT01428089
- Testing
- Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Development
The Adrenal Contribution to Androgen Production in Girls During Puberty
In girls with elevated androgens the precise source of androgen excess throughout puberty and early adolescence has not been carefully examined.
- Trial name
- NCT01062568
- Testing
- Adrenocorticotropin, Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Obesity, Hyperandrogenemia
Etiological Factors of Obesity-Associated Hyperandrogenemia in Peripubertal Girls
The purpose of this study is to learn if obese pre- and early pubertal girls with hyperandrogenemia (HA) are more insulin resistant (i.e., have lower insulin-stimulated glucose disposal) compared to obese peripubertal girls…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hyperandrogenemia, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- CRM002 (NCT00928759)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Obesity, Hyperandrogenemia
Effect of Spironolactone on Adrenal or Ovarian Androgen Production in Overweight Pubertal Girls With Androgen Excess
Whether 12 weeks of spironolactone can reduce androgen production from ovaries and adrenal glands of girls with obesity and androgen excess
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hyperandrogenemia, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01422759
- Testing
- Spironolactone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Puberty, Hyperandrogenism
Acute Progesterone Suppression of Wake vs. Sleep Luteinizing Hormone Pulse Frequency in Pubertal Girls With and Without Hyperandrogenism
The purpose of this study is two-fold. (1) We will determine if in mid- to late pubertal girls without hyperandrogenism (HA), progesterone (P4) acutely reduces waking luteinizing hormone (LH) frequency to a greater extent than…
- Trial name
- CRM003 (NCT00929006)
- Testing
- Micronized progesterone suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity
Effect of Short Term Ovarian Suppression on Androgen Overproduction in Overweight Girls With Androgen Excess
This study will test whether short-term suppression of ovarian function can ameliorate androgen (male hormone) overproduction in overweight girls with androgen excess.
- Conditions
- Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01422096
- Testing
- Leuprolide
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity
Effect of Short Term Adrenal Suppression on Androgen Overproduction in Overweight Girls With Androgen Excess
Short term hydrocortisone to test whether improves excess androgen production from adrenal gland and ovaries
- Conditions
- Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01422707
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hyperandrogenism
Effects of Androgen Blockade on Sensitivity of the GnRH Pulse Generator to Suppression by Estradiol and Progesterone
The purpose of this study is to understand the effects of elevated male hormones in adolescent girls and how they effect the development of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Trial name
- NCT01428193
- Testing
- Flutamide, Progesterone, estrace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hyperandrogenism, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Hyperandrogenemia and Altered Day-night LH Pulse Patterns
The purpose of this study is to determine if, in mid- to late pubertal girls with hyperandrogenism, androgen-receptor blockade (spironolactone) improves the ability of progesterone to acutely reduce waking luteinizing hormone…
- Conditions
- Hyperandrogenism, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Puberty
- Trial name
- CRM008 (NCT03068910)
- Testing
- Micronized progesterone, Spironolactone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hyperandrogenism
Effect of Metformin on Sensitivity of the GnRH Pulse Generator to Suppression by Estradiol and Progesterone
Many, but not all, girls with high levels of the male hormone testosterone go on to develop polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01427595
- Testing
- Metformin, Progesterone, estrace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hyperandrogenemia, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Evaluation of Adrenal Androgens in Normal and Obese Girls After Suppression and Stimulation
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often have irregular menstrual periods, too much facial and body hair, and weight gain. Women with PCOS also have a hard time becoming pregnant.
- Conditions
- Hyperandrogenemia, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT01421797
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Cortrosyn
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Obesity, Hyperandrogenemia
Effect of Metformin on Adrenal or Ovarian Androgen Production in Overweight Pubertal Girls With Androgen Excess
This study will test whether metformin administration can ameliorate androgen (male hormone) overproduction in overweight pubertal girls with androgen excess.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hyperandrogenemia, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01422746
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hyperandrogenism
Sleep-wake Changes of Luteinizing Hormone Frequency in Pubertal Girls With and Without High Testosterone
The purpose of this study is to determine whether sleep-wake changes of luteinizing hormone pulse frequency are different in early pubertal girls with high testosterone levels compared to early pubertal girls with normal…
- Trial name
- CRM005 (NCT00930007)
- Testing
- Blood sampling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia