The Effect of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment on Metabolomics

May 18, 2022 updated by: Senem Arda Düz, Inonu University

The Effect of Two Combined Oral Contraceptives Containing Cyproterone Acetate or Drospirenone on Blood Metabolomics in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome with two different oral contraceptives that contain cyproterone acetate and drospirenone

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is the most common endocrinological disorder that affects the reproductive aged women. In addition to causing problems such as menstrual irregularity, hirsutism, acne, it is also an important health problem that can cause infertility, insulin resistance, impaired glucose metabolism, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, dyslipidemia in advanced ages. Diagnostic criteria also vary widely in these patients. These patients are often overweight or obese, and abdominal adiposity is common in these patients. The patients also suffer from insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia in this syndrome. All of this is probably the result of a vicious cycle that starts in the antenatal period. Combined oral contraceptives (COCs), are the first-choice treatment option for many patients by improving both menstrual irregularity, hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance through sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). They reduce the risk of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer by providing regular menstruation.

Nowadays, the use of metabolomics is increasing in understanding the pathophysiology of diseases. Metabolomics technology examines low molecular weight substrates used in intracellular enzymatic reactions, intermediates and end products resulting from these reactions. Metabolomic examinations are gaining momentum in terms of understanding the pathophysiology of diseases, especially endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer, in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Metabolomics continue to be investigated in understanding the pathophysiology of PCOS, but there are not enough studies yet on the effects of treatment on the disease in terms of metabolomics.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

42

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

  • Name: Senem Arda Düz, Asisstant professor
  • Phone Number: +905332776401
  • Email: senem_arda@yahoo.com

Study Locations

      • Malatya, Turkey, 44280
        • Recruiting
        • Inonu University
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Erdinç Sarıdoğan, Assistant professor
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Görkem Tuncay, Associate professor
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Abdullah Karaer, Professor

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

15 years to 35 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who are diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome according to Rotterdam criteria and who do not have any additional chronic systemic disease

Exclusion Criteria:

  • The presence of any diseases that cause hormonal disorders and any chronic systemic diseases, the patients who are already under any treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Drospirenone group: 0,03 mg ethinylestradiol + 3 mg drospirenone
generic name:yasmin dosage form:oral dosage: 0,03 mg ethinylestradiol + 3 mg drospirenone frequency: once a day duration: 3 months
Yasmin: 0,03 mg ethinylestradiol + 3 mg drospirenone
Active Comparator: cyproterone acetate group: 0,035 mg ethinylestradiol + 2 mg cyproterone acetate
generic name:diane 35 dosage form:oral dosage: 0,035 mg ethinylestradiol + 2 mg cyproterone acetate frequency: once a day duration: 3 months
Diane 35: 0,035 mg ethinylestradiol + 2 mg cyproterone acetate

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Metabolomics
Time Frame: 3 months
measured by H1 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
hirsutism score
Time Frame: 3 months
Measured by modified Ferriman Gallwey scoring system ranges between 0-36 points. Higher scores means worse outcome.
3 months
fasting serum insulin levels
Time Frame: 3 months
measured on the 3rd day of menstrual cycle, before before 10 am, after 8-hour-night fasting. The lower levels means better outcome.
3 months
low density lipoprotein
Time Frame: 3 months
measured on the 3rd day of menstrual cycle, before before 10 am, after 8-hour-night fasting. The lower levels means better outcome.
3 months
body mass index
Time Frame: 3 months
weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m^2. The lower index means better results.
3 months
clinical findings
Time Frame: 3 months
Rising the number of participants with menstrual periods shorter than 35 days means better outcome.
3 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 1, 2021

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

March 1, 2023

Study Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 28, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 1, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

April 5, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 19, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 18, 2022

Last Verified

May 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2021/28

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

Yes

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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