Clinical Trials for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov — U.S. National Library of Medicine — A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world (U.S. National Library of Medicine, public domain).

This page lists clinical trials related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome from the ClinicalTrials.gov database.

Trial Summary

• Total studies: 50
• Recruiting: 13
• Active, not recruiting: 5
• Completed: 19
• Other: 13

Results are refreshed periodically and may not reflect the most current information available from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Recruiting Trials

NCT03049462 — The Physiological Responses and Adaptation of Brown Adipose Tissue to Chronic Treatment With Beta3-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists

Background:

Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a type of fat in the body. It may prevent weight gain, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce fatty liver. Researchers want to see if BAT helps the body burn energy.

Objective:

To learn more about how BAT works to burn energy.

Eligibility:

People ages 18-40 with a body mass index between 18 and 40

Design:

Participants will be screened with:

Med…

NCT03059173 — Interest of Myo-inositol Supplementation in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

The main objective will be to check if MyoInositol (MYO) reduces the total resistance rate to Clomiphene Citrate (CC). For this, our study will be controlled, randomized and double blinded. It will include patients with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome, defined by the Rotterdam criteria) who wish to become pregnant and are eligible to simple ovulation induction by CC. Half of them will receive M…

NCT06124261 — Androgens and NAFLD Longitudinal Cohort Study

The researchers want to learn how androgens, a type of sex hormone, might affect nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) in young women over time. NAFLD happens when fat builds up in the liver which can cause damage to the liver such as inflammation or scarring.

Young women with a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a high risk for NAFLD, and they often have high androgen levels to…

NCT05950282 — Determinants of Insulin Sensitivity by Age, Sex, Race/Ethnicity, BMI, and PCOS Diagnosis

The study aims to investigate the relationship between fasting insulin and Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) across various demographic factors, including age, sex, race/ethnicity, BMI, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis. By analyzing these variables, the study seeks to identify potential variations in insulin levels, which could provide valuable insights …

NCT05979389 — Bicalutamide Therapy in Young Women With NAFLD and PCOS

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), or fat-related liver inflammation and scarring is projected to be the leading cause of cirrhosis in the United States (U.S.) within the next few years. Women are at disproportionate risk for NASH, with approximately 15 million U.S. women affected. There is an urgent need to understand risk factors for NASH and its progression in women, and sex hormones may p…

NCT07571096 — Construction of a Multi-dimensional Risk Assessment System: a Clinical Study of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Complicated With Thrombophilia

This observational case-control study aims to develop a multidimensional risk assessment model for thrombophilia-related abnormalities in females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The study will analyze endocrine, metabolic, and genetic factors associated with decreased protein C and/or protein S levels in participants with PCOS. The results are expected to provide evidence for risk strati…

NCT06852365 — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill and Resistance Starch

This study will enroll women with PCOS to study the effects of first line therapy, oral contraceptive pills, and then either 12 weeks of resistant starch or 12 weeks of placebo to explore if resistant starch improves cardiometabolic parameters or impacts gut dysbiosis compared to placebo.

NCT07645014 — Comparative Effects of Neurodynamic Stretch and Myofascial Pain Release in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

The study will be a non-blinded randomized controlled trial, consisting of two groups. Non-probability Convenience sampling will be used to recruit participants who will meet the inclusion criteria. Group allocation will be performed using the sealed envelope method to ensure randomization of participants into experimental and control groups. The sample size will be 38 (19 in each group). Group…

NCT07591246 — Efficay of Physical Activity Program in PCOS Females With Fatty Pancrease and Thyroid Hypofunction

females of polycystic ovary syndromes may complain fatty pancreaetic disorder and thyroid hypofunctions (subclinical hypothyroidism)

NCT07630779 — Efficacy of Alpha Lipoic Acid Combined With Myo-Inositol in Non-Diabetic PCOS Patients

This study evaluates the efficacy of alpha-lipoic acid combined with myo-inositol, with or without metformin, in improving menstrual regularity and ovulation in non-diabetic women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The study also assesses metabolic, hormonal, and clinical outcomes.

NCT07616037 — Efficacy of a GLP-1/FGF21 Dual Agonist for Treating PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrine and metabolic disorder among women of reproductive age. It is characterized by oligo-ovulation or anovulation, clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovarian morphology. In addition, PCOS is frequently accompanied by multiple metabolic abnormalities, including insulin resistance, obesity, impaired g…

NCT07571915 — Health-Related Quality of Life and Metabolic Outcomes in PCOS

The primary outcome of interest is change in PCOS health-related quality of life, while the secondary outcome of interest is change in adiposity, cardiometabolic, and inflammation biomarkers.

NCT07227363 — Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Ameliorated by Keto-Adaptation Pilot

The SPARK- Pilot study (Symptoms of PCOS Ameliorated by Responses to Keto-adaptation) is a 12-week clinical trial at The Ohio State University designed to explore how different ways of achieving ketosis may improve reproductive and metabolic health in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:

• A ketogenic diet group, following a…

Active, Not Recruiting

NCT04407754 — Myo-Inositol for Infertility in PCOS

This will be a prospective, double-blind randomized clinical trial of letrozole and placebo versus letrozole and inositols for up to 5 treatment cycles of ovulation induction or until pregnancy is achieved. All participants and members of the research team will be blinded to the treatment arms. Placebo and inositol supplement will be packaged to appear the same, tested, and packaged by a commer…

NCT05632601 — Reexamining Her Cardiovascular Risk - Ottawa WomeN’s Longitudinal Cohort Study

The full HER CROWN will be a prospective cohort study to propose a novel, women-specific cardiovascular risk score/ algorithm in the prediction of hard cardiovascular outcomes (myocardial infarction, unstable angina, coronary revascularization, stroke, total and cardiovascular mortality). This future study will be the first longitudinal cohort study, to our knowledge, that is focused entirely o…

NCT07616973 — Letrozole vs. Clomiphene Citrate Plus Tamoxifen for Ovulation Induction and Pregnancy Outcomes.

Infertility is a common reproductive health problem. Ovulation induction is a key treatment for women with anovulatory infertility. Letrozole and clomiphene citrate are widely used medications for ovulation induction. Tamoxifen has also been used as an alternative or adjunct therapy.

This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of letrozole versus clomiphene citrate combine…

NCT06206746 — The REBALANCE Study - a Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Pivotal Study of the May Health System

A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Pivotal Study of the May Health System in Transvaginal Ablation of Ovarian Tissue under Ultrasound Guidance in Women with Infertility due to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

NCT07604779 — Enhancing PCOS Management for Better Outcomes of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of combined Myoinositol and Metformin therapy versus a combination of Pioglitazone and Metformin, and Metformin alone in infertile women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) undergoing Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Which is more suitable clinical treatment scheme…

Not Yet Recruiting

NCT07490964 — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Type 1 Diabetes

BACKGROUND Functional ovarian hyperandrogenism, including the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is very prevalent in women with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The pathogenic mechanisms of this association remain unclear.

HYPOTHESIS Individual factors expose or protect women with T1D to/from the development of androgen excess and PCOS. Such androgen excess in women with T1D may increase their cardiomet…

NCT07533968 — The Aim of This Study is to Gain Insight Into the Occurrence of Irritable Bowel Symptoms During Ovarian Stimulation in Individuals With PCOS and in Women Who Wish to Freeze Their Eggs. This Study Uses Questionnaires.

This exploratory study investigates the impact of fertility treatments on symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women. Specifically, the study focuses on two groups:

• Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who are starting their first IVF cycle.
• Women who choose social freezing (freezing eggs for social reasons).

Background and Rationale PCOS is an endocrine disorder with horm…

NCT07598344 — MeDiApp-PCOS: A Mobile Mediterranean Diet App for Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

This randomized clinical trial will test whether a mobile application with personalized Mediterranean diet-based recommendations can improve health outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared with standard lifestyle advice.

Participants will be assigned to either the mobile application group or the standard lifestyle advice group.

The primary outcomes are change in LDL cholester…

NCT07623551 — Observational Study on the Causal Architecture of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the causal architecture of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in women aged 18 to 45. The main questions it aims to answer are:

What does the hormonal, metabolic, and clinical architecture of PCOS look like across a diverse global population? Can the causal architecture of PCOS be reconstructed from existing lab results and clinical data? Ar…

NCT07499518 — Fertility and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age and affects approximately 10% of women worldwide. The diagnosis is based on the Rotterdam criteria established in 2003 and updated in the latest recommendations from the European Society of Human Reproduction (ESHRE) in 2023. The diagnosis of PCOS is based on the presence of 2 of the following…

NCT07630441 — Theta Healing-Based Intervention in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of a Theta Healing-based intervention on fertility concerns, self-compassion, and body image in women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Participants will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive a structured 5-day Theta Healing-based online intervention program, while …

NCT07687667 — Effects of GLP-1RAs on Fertility Outcomes in Obese Women With PCOS

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine whether GLP1-RA and healthy lifestyle education in women with PCOS and obesity prior to fertility treatment improves live birth rate and other reproductive, maternal and perinatal outcomes compared to metformin plus healthy lifestyle education.

NCT07659392 — Physical Activity and Cardiometabolic Health in Women With or Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (SCOPAP)

The primary objective of this study is to investigate the effects of a multidisciplinary intervention, including a targeted adapted physical activity program, on lipid oxidation during a walking exercise in women with overweight or obesity, with or without polycystic ovary syndrome. Specifically, the study aims to compare changes in lipid oxidation before and after the intervention between wome…

NCT07687264 — Assessment of Metabolic Changes in Response to Glcuose Intake in Women With Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is a common endocrine and metabolic condition affecting women of reproductive age. It is associated with hormonal imbalances, irregular menstrual cycles, elevated androgen levels, and metabolic disturbances such as insulin resistance. These metabolic changes can increase the risk of type 2 dia…

NCT07629895 — Myo-Inositol Alone Versus Myo-Inositol Plus Alpha-Lactalbumin in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting reproductive-aged women and is associated with menstrual irregularities, infertility, hyperandrogenism, obesity, and insulin resistance. Myo-inositol is commonly used as an insulin-sensitizing agent to improve reproductive and metabolic outcomes in women with PCOS. Alpha-lactalbumin may enhance the intestinal absorption a…

NCT07509762 — Exercise Programs in Women With PCOS

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a digital rehabilitation-supported combined exercise program in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Participants aged 18-40 years will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a digital rehabilitation group, a face-to-face exercise group, and a physical activity counseling group. The intervention will last 8 weeks, with exercise p…

Completed Trials

NCT00492882 — Study of Mechanisms of Anovulation in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

We previously hypothesized that the excess of Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) at the level of ovarian selectable follicles could be involved in the follicular arrest of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), mainly through inhibition of FSH effect on aromatase expression.In this study, we plan to investigate whether a drop in the serum AMH level would be concomitant to the appearance of a dominant foll…

NCT03625531 — A Trial of Personalized Acupuncture, Fixed Acupuncture, Letrozole and Placebo on Live Birth in Women With PCOS

This study is a randomized assessor-blind controlled trial. A total of 1,103 women with PCOS will be recruited from 20 hospitals and randomly allocated into four groups: personalized acupuncture, fixed acupuncture, letrozole or placebo letrozole. Patients will receive treatment for 16 weeks and the primary outcome is live birth.

NCT04120597 — Clinical and Basic Research on the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine and metabolic disorder in gynecology. Traditional Chinese medicine has a good clinical effect in the treatment of PCOS. We intend to conduct this trial in strict accordance with the requirements of evidence-based medicine, through a multi-center, randomized, controlled study, using a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study design…

NCT07514234 — Optimal Allogeneic PRP Concentration for Oocyte In Vitro Maturation in Women With PCOS

In vitro maturation is a long-studied technique used to obtain mature oocytes outside the human body. However, this method can increase the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), particularly in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Culture media supplemented with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has previously shown promise for improving oocyte maturation. This study examined …

NCT07604870 — Krill Oil and Metformin in Women With PCOS and Metabolically Unhealthy Obesity

This open-label, randomized, parallel-group pilot trial investigated the effects of krill oil, metformin, and their combination on adipokine profiles, cardiometabolic risk markers, and serum fatty acid composition in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and metabolically unhealthy obesity (MUO). Eligible women aged 19-40 years with PCOS according to Rotterdam criteria and MUO based on co…

NCT05982236 — The Psychological and Social Impact of PCOS

The aim of the study is to assess the association between the quality of life of patients with PCOS and various factors (age, BMI, socio-professional category, delay in diagnostic of PCOS, infertility, hyperandrogenism, parity, history of anxiety and depression, cycles disorders). This study will be proposed to patients known to have PCOS, during a follow-up consultation or a visit to a day hos…

NCT07589075 — Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter-2 Inhibitors as Adjuvant Therapy With Letrozole in Induction of Ovulation

The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy of adjuvant therapy dapagliflozin, metformin as monotherapy and combination of both in comparison to control group in induction of ovulation with letrozole in women PCOS, focusing specifically on rates of ovulation and pregnancy.

NCT05966792 — SGLT2 Inhibitors in Treating Patients With PCOS

Chronic inflammation is the core of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and obesity and overweight further exacerbate the level of inflammation in the peripheral circulation and ovarian tissue in PCOS patients. Metformin is a classic endocrine drug for the treatment of PCOS, but its clinical response rate is only about 40%. Our previous published study (Diabetes Obes Metab, 2022) observed that th…

NCT07635082 — Extended Letrozole Protocol Versus Letrozole Plus Inositol for Induction of Ovulation in Letrozole Resistant PCOS Women

Extended letrozole protocol versus letrozole plus Inositol for Induction of ovulation in letrozole resistant PCOS Women

NCT06813118 — Comparison of Clomid and Lezra With Lezra for Ovulation Induction in Clomid Resistant PCOS Case

Clomiphene citrate resistant i.e failure to ovulate after 6 cycles of ovulation induction effects 15-40% of patients with PCOS.Two treatment groups will be formed one recieving letrozole alone and another recieving CC and letrozole combined.Mature follicles and endometrial thickness will be checked by transvaginal ultrasound and results will be recorded.

NCT07399535 — Clinical Investigation of Herbal Formulation and Its Efficacy in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCO) is a metabolic disorder that afflicts the women of childbearing age. An approximate of 5-10% women are the victim of this disorder. PCOS is a leading cause of infertility in females these days and is characterized by Hyperandrogenism, Chronic Anovulation, Impaired fertility, obesity, Hirsutism, Acne, Obesity, Metabolic disturbances (dyslipidemias, Hyperinsuline…

NCT06882291 — Intermittent Fasting Diet Versus Resistive Exercise Program on Insulin Resistance in Obese Women With P.C.O.S

This study will be carried out in an attempt to know which is more effective, Intermittent fasting diet or resistive exercise program on insulin resistance in obese woman with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

NCT07603505 — Effect of NAE on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a multifaceted endocrine metabolic condition impacting about 5-10% of women throughout their reproductive lifespan. It is influenced by neuroendocrine dysfunction, insulin resistance, chronic low-grade inflammation, and ovarian oxidative stress. Existing medications, including metformin, clomiphene citrate, and anti-androgens, provide only limited advantage…

NCT07585396 — Inositol in Letrozol Resistant PCOS Women

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),is a complex neuro-endocrine disorder affecting approximately 5% to 10% of women in reproductive age.Inositols are considered insulin sensitizers, as they modulate the members of insulin signaling pathways.Thiss study compares between the effect of inositol and metformin in letrozol resistant PCOS women.

NCT06800170 — Treatment of Menstrual Cycle Alterations in Adolescents

the aim of the present study is intended to evaluate how treatment with Myo-Inositol and Dioscorea Villosa can help improve menstrual cycle irregularities in adolescents, both with and without PCOS.

NCT07127458 — Anxiety and Depression in Adolescent PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder in adolescent females, often accompanied by psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression. These conditions are frequently underdiagnosed and untreated. This study aims to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression in adolescents with PCOS and to assess changes following oral contraceptive use.

NCT07385716 — Evaluation of the Effect of Time-Restricted Feeding and Mediterranean Diet Model in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Currently, there is still insufficient data to support the long-term efficacy, safety, and health benefits of time-restricted feeding models in women diagnosed with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and further studies are needed to test and validate the effects of long-term dietary management in PCOS. On the other hand, similarly, studies investigating the effects of the Mediterranean Diet on …

NCT06405178 — Adjuvant Therapy With Letrozole in Induction of Ovulation With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy of adjuvant therapy dapagliflozin, metformin as monotherapy and combination of both in comparison to control group in induction of ovulation with letrozole in women PCOS, focusing specifically on rates of ovulation and pregnancy.

NCT07684430 — Effect of a Digital Health Education Program on Quality of Life in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

This single-blind randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a digital health education program delivered through WhatsApp in improving the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Seventy women diagnosed with PCOS were enrolled from selected gynecology clinics in Imo State, Nigeria, and allocated to either an intervention group or a routine care control g…

Other (Suspended)

NCT02506946 — NAFLD in Adolescents and Young Adults With PCOS

This project focuses on an at-risk adolescent and young adult population who may gain long-term health benefits from detection of risk factors at a young age. The primary aims of this proposal are: 1) To observe whether adolescents and young adults with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have elevated liver fat (>/=4.8%) than controls by studying liver fat deposition measured …

Other (Withdrawn)

NCT06222437 — Semaglutide and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: an Emerging Treatment Strategy

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of semaglutide in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS ) and determine potential therapeutic benefits.