Clinical trials: Hyperandrogenism
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
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
Acupuncture or Metformin for Insulin Resistance in Women With PCOS
The hypothesis is that acupuncture is equally effective as metformin (both treatments combined with lifestyle management) in improving whole body glucose homeostasis in insulin resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome…
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Insulin Resistance, Hyperandrogenism
- Trial name
- PIAII (NCT02647827)
- Testing
- Lifestyle management, Acupuncture, Metformin
- Where
- 2 sites in China, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 303 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Steroid Profiles in PCOS and Effect of OCP Treatment
This prospective observational study investigates the changes in serum steroid intermediates assessed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) in adolescents and young women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)…
- Trial name
- PCOSLCMS (NCT07161440)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Hyperandrogenism, Metabolic Disease
FEmale Metabolic Risk and Androgens: an Irish Longitudinal (FEMAIL) Study
Androgen excess is the cardinal biochemical feature of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a lifelong metabolic disorder affecting 10% of women.
- Conditions
- Hyperandrogenism, Metabolic Disease, Sex Hormones Adverse Reaction
- Trial name
- FEMAIL (NCT04912648)
- Testing
- Longitudinal follow up
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
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
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
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Expression of CVD and HA Between Obesity and Non-obesity Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Women in Taiwan
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive women. It is estimated that 5 to 10% of women of reproductive age have PCOS.
- Trial name
- NCT01113918
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 627 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
REFUEL PCOS Study 1
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 10% of all women, and it usually co-exists with high levels of male pattern hormones (also termed androgens).
- Trial name
- REFUEL-PCOS (NCT05973175)
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Anovulation
Inositol Supplementation to Treat PCOS (INSUPP-PCOS)
To determine if Inositol, a dietary supplement, will improve ovarian and adrenal androgen excess in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS).
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Anovulation, Hyperandrogenism, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- INSUPP-PCOS (NCT03864068)
- Testing
- Inositol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Obesity and Clinical Presentation of Hyperandrogenism
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive women. It is estimated that 5 to 10% of women of reproductive age have PCOS.
- Trial name
- NCT01114633
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
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
Adrenal Insufficiency, Excess Androgen
Comparison of Cortisol Pump With Standard Treatment for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Background: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a genetic disorder of the adrenal gland. The adrenal gland is located in the abdomen and produces small amounts of hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and androgen.
- Conditions
- Adrenal Insufficiency, Excess Androgen, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
- Trial name
- NCT01859312
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone (Solucortef), Insulin pump (Medtronic)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Androgen Excess as a Cause for Adipogenic Dysfunction in PCOS Women
The purpose of this research study is to collect specimen samples and study medical information from women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and women without PCOS.
- Trial name
- NCT01889199
- Testing
- Flutamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Menstrual Pattern
Combined Therapy With Myo-inositol and Alpha-Lipoic Acid in PCOS Women
The aim of our study is to investigate the effects of a combined treatment of alpha-lipoic acid and myoinositol on clinical, endocrine and metabolic features of women affected by PCOS.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Menstrual Pattern, Hyperandrogenism, Metabolic Features
- Trial name
- NCT02651636
- Testing
- myo-inositol,alpha-lipoic acid and folic acid
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Treating Inflammation in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Ameliorate Ovarian Dysfunction
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction and polycystic ovaries. Insulin resistance (IR) is a common feature of PCOS, and the resultant hyperinsulinemia is theorized to promote…
- Trial name
- TIN-PCOS-AOD (NCT03229408)
- Testing
- Salsalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
PCOS
Endocrine, Metabolic and Inflammatory Characteristics of Offspring of Mothers With PCOS Hyperandrogenism
This study is a cross-sectional study to explore the endocrine metabolism and inflammatory characteristics of the offspring of mothers with PCOS hyperandrogenism, in order to provide a theoretical basis for finding the cause of…
- Trial name
- NCT06371313
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guangdong Women and Children Hospital
Hyperandrogenism, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Does Spironolactone Normalize Sleep-wake Luteinizing Hormone Pulse Frequency in Pubertal Girls With Hyperandrogenism?
The purpose of this study is to determine if, in mid- to late pubertal girls with hyperandrogenism (HA), androgen-receptor blockade (spironolactone) alone normalizes sleep-wake luteinizing hormone (LH) pulse frequency (primary…
- Conditions
- Hyperandrogenism, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Puberty
- Trial name
- CBS010 (NCT04723862)
- Testing
- Spironolactone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 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
Anovulation, PCOS
Diagnostics of Clinical Hyperandrogenism
The optimal cut-off value for diagnosing hirsutism in the modified Ferriman-Gallwey (mFG) point scale in the Polish population is not known.
- Trial name
- NCT06530498
- Testing
- Assessment of the severity of hirsutism using the visual modified Ferriman-Gallwey scale, Assessment of the severity of endogenetic alopecia using the visual Ludwig Scale
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 1,330 people
- Sponsor
- Jagiellonian University
Congenital Portosystemic Shunt, CPSS (Congenital Portosystemic Shunt)
International Registry of Congenital Portosystemic Shunt (IRCPSS)
Congenital Portosystemic Shunt (CPSS) is a rare condition important by the multiplicity and severity of associated complications.
- Trial name
- IRCPSS (NCT06041906)
- Testing
- Shunt Closure
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Australia and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Prof. Valérie Mc Lin