Clinical trials: PCOS
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 Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity
Oral Amino Acid Nutrition to Improve Glucose Excursions in PCOS
The Investigators will measure hepatic glucose and fat metabolism in obese girls with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and hepatic steatosis (HS) after taking 4 weeks of an essential amino acid (EAA) supplement or placebo and…
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity, Hepatic Steatosis
- Trial name
- ORANGE (NCT03717935)
- Testing
- Essential Amino Acid (EAA) Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
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
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
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lifestyle Intervention and Metformin for Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The purpose of this study is to determine if the combination therapy of lifestyle intervention and use of Metformin together will improve ovulation induction and hyperandrogenemia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, by…
- Trial name
- NCT00151411
- Testing
- Metformin, Lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
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
Metabolic and Neuro-Endocrine Effect of Treating PCOS in Adolescents
To exam in the effect of a combination of low dose Metformin and Spironolactone on functional brain MRI, menstrual regulation and metabolism in adolescents with PCOS.
- Trial name
- NCT03981861
- Testing
- Metformin and Spironolactone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin Resistance, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Bone Research Study
The purpose is to investigate the effects of 2 different treatments (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol versus rosiglitazone) on insulin sensitivity and androgen levels, inflammatory markers, vascular markers and bone development in…
- Trial name
- NCT00640224
- Testing
- rosiglitazone, drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Silva Arslanian
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)
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, 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
Treatment of Adolescent Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
A 24 week study to compare the use of Metformin, birth control pills and a carefully planned intensive lifestyle program that includes weight loss and exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT00714233
- Testing
- Metformin, Oral Contraceptive Pills (Yasmin), Lifestyle Modification
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D Increases Serum Levels of the Soluble Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products in Women With PCOS
The purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanism that explain the beneficial clinical effect of vitamin D treatment in women with PCOS.
- Trial name
- NCT03644212
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maimonides Medical Center
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Low Dose OC Therapy in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Impact of BMI on Hyperandrogenism
The classic description of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is that it is a disorder characterized by menstrual irregularity, chronic anovulation, androgen excess, and abnormal gonadotropin secretion.
- Trial name
- BEYAZ-PCOS (NCT01360996)
- Testing
- 3 mg DRSP/20 μg EE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Woman's
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
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
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
Hepatic Steatosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Liver and Fat Regulation in Overweight Adolescent Girls
Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have increased rates of hepatic steatosis compared to weight similar women with regular menses. It is unclear if this is related to high testosterone or insulin resistance.
- Conditions
- Hepatic Steatosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity
- Trial name
- APPLE (NCT02157974)
- Testing
- Byetta 5Mcg Pen Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
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
PCOS, Adolescent Obesity
Treating PCOS With Semaglutide vs Active Lifestyle Intervention
Girls with obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome will receive either glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonist therapy or a dietary intervention for 12 weeks to decrease the metabolic syndrome, in particular to lower hepatic fat…
- Conditions
- PCOS, Adolescent Obesity, NAFLD
- Trial name
- TEAL (NCT03919929)
- Testing
- Semaglutide 3mg and 7mg [Rybelsus], Weight loss diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver