CompletedNot Applicable

Nutritional and Metabolic Correlates of Ovarian Morphology in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

United States129 participantsStarted 2011-09

Plain-language summary

The investigators would like to determine how aspects of metabolism and age influence ovarian function. The purpose of the study is to understand how nutrition and metabolism relate to follicle development in women with regular cycles, irregular cycles, or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We also plan to identify lifestyle factors associated with PCOS and understand how diet and activity levels impact features of PCOS.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 48 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between 18 and 48 years * BMI ≥ 18 kg/m2 Either: * Regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days); * Irregular menstrual cycles (\>36 days); or * Previous diagnosis of PCOS from a primary care provider * If 21 years of age or older, must have had a healthy pelvic exam w/in the past 2 years Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of medication(s) known or suspected to interfere with reproductive function (eg. oral contraceptives) or insulin sensitivity * Pregnant or breastfeeding * Not otherwise healthy * Significant weight changes within the last three months

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Follicle number per ovary

Timeframe: 1 day

Insulin sensitivity

Timeframe: 1 day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01927471

SponsorCornell University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-07

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