Clinical trials: PCOS
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
Normal, PCOS
Determining How Quickly Progesterone Slows LH Pulse Frequency
The rapidity with which progesterone (P) suppresses daytime lutenizing hormone (LH) (and by inference gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)) pulse frequency is unknown.
- Trial name
- CRM001 (NCT00594217)
- Testing
- oral micronized progesterone suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Irregular Menstrual Cycles
Effect of a Commonly Used Antibiotic, Doxycycline, in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to study the effect of a commonly used antibiotic, doxycycline, on the production of ovarian hormones and menstrual cycles in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Irregular Menstrual Cycles, Androgen Excess
- Trial name
- MI-PCOS (NCT01788215)
- Testing
- doxycycline, Sugar Pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
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
Mechanisms of Increased Androgen Production Among Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Jeffrey Chang MD is conducting a research study to learn more about the increased male hormone levels, otherwise known as androgens, seen in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Trial name
- NCT00989781
- Testing
- 3-D Ultrasound, recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin, Recombinant human follicle stimulating hormone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Theca Cell Function in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The mechanism for increased androgen production in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not well understood. Excess androgen production by the ovary is stimulated by increased pituitary luteinizing hormone (LH)…
- Trial name
- NCT00747617
- Testing
- recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
PCOS
Insulin and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Increased insulin levels leads to increased secretion of D-chiro inositol(DCI) from the kidneys in women with PCOS, but not in normal women.
- Trial name
- NCT00683774
- Testing
- diazoxide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
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
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
Unexplained Infertility, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Nimodipine to Prevent LH Surge During Ovulation Induction: Blinded Placebo-controlled RCT
The main purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of nimodipine in preventing a luteinizing hormone (LH) surge in women undergoing ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate.
- Conditions
- Unexplained Infertility, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Anovulatory
- Trial name
- NIMO (NCT01672801)
- Testing
- Nimodipine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston IVF
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obesity
EQW, DAPA, EQW/DAPA, DAPA/MET ER and PHEN/TPM ER in Obese Women With PolycysticOvary Syndrome (PCOS)
This is a randomized, single-blind, parallel 5 treatment group 24-week trial designed to directly compare the therapeutic effects of exenatide once weekly (EQW), dapagliflozin (DAPA), EQW plus DAPA, combined DAPA/metformin…
- Trial name
- NCT02635386
- Testing
- Exenatide once weekly (EQW ), Dapagliflozin (DAPA), EQW plus DAPA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Woman's
PCOS, Depression
Metformin, Vitamin D, and Depression in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Trial
Open-label randomized clinical trial assessing the efficacy of Metformin versus Vitamin D in improving symptoms of depressed mood in polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Conditions
- PCOS, Depression, Vitamin D Deficiency, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- MINDD (NCT03380091)
- Testing
- Metformin, Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypovitaminosis D
The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation Among Overweight Jordanian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
This is a prospective double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial designed to examine the effect of supplementation with 50,000 IU vitamin D3 for 3 months on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) prognosis…
- Trial name
- NCT02328404
- Testing
- 50,000 IU vitamin D3
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hayat Pharmaceutical Co. PLC
Weight Loss, Anovulation
Evaluation of Ovarian Morphology and Function in Overweight Women During Weight Loss
The objective of this study is to explore the effects of weight loss on body composition, metabolic status, reproductive hormones, and ovarian follicle development in obese women with regular menstrual cycles versus obese women…
- Conditions
- Weight Loss, Anovulation, Amenorrhea, Infertility
- Trial name
- NCT01785719
- Testing
- Commercial Weight Loss Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cornell University
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 (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
Treatment of Hyperandrogenism Versus Insulin Resistance in Infertile Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Women
The goal of this three-armed randomized controlled trial is to establish the relative roles of treatment of hyperandrogenism versus obesity (as the largest modifiable factor contributing to insulin resistance) in treating…
- Trial name
- OWL-PCOS (NCT00704912)
- Testing
- Orlistat/Meal Replacement/Lifestyle Modification, Loestrin 1/20, Combination of treatments
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
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
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
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