Clinical trials: Metabolic Disturbances
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
Exercise-related Amenorrhea
Fat Mediated Modulation of Reproductive and Endocrine Function in Young Athletes
One aim of this study is to determine changes in body composition and hormones that differentiate athletes who stop getting their periods versus those who continue to get their periods and non-athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT00946192
- Testing
- Transdermal 17Beta-estradiol, progesterone, Ethinyl Estradiol + Desogestrel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Metformin for Ectopic Fat Deposition and Metabolic Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
This project, "A double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial assessing the efficacy of metformin for hepatic fat in adolescents and young adults with polycystic ovary syndrome", proposes exploring the use of novel…
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT02500147
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Iron Deficiency Anemia, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Alternate Day Versus Daily Oral Iron Therapy in Adolescents
Iron deficiency anemia affects over half of girls and young women with heavy periods and is the most common cause of anemia worldwide.
- Conditions
- Iron Deficiency Anemia, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT05007899
- Testing
- Ferrous sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine