Efficacy of Canagliflozin Versus Metformin in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (NCT06256289) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 4
Efficacy of Canagliflozin Versus Metformin in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
50 participantsStarted 2024-03-31
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the use of ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry for metabolomics and proteomics research in patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). The main questions it aims to answer are:
* How can this technology help identify specific biomarkers for diagnosing PCOS combined with NAFLD?
* What is the role of Canagliflozin in improving the safety and efficacy of treatment for PCOS and NAFLD patients?
Participants, who are 50 non-diabetic women with PCOS, will undergo a series of assessments including cardiovascular metabolic indicators, liver NAFLD screening risk stratification, and insulin resistance index. They will be compared with 50 age and BMI-matched healthy controls. The participants will be randomized to receive either CANA/MET (Canagliflozin 100 mg daily plus Metformin 1000 mg twice daily) or MET (Metformin 1000 mg twice daily) for a continuous period of three months. The study will evaluate various parameters including menstrual patterns, anthropometric parameters, gonadal parameters, glucose-lipid homeostasis, liver enzyme indices, non-invasive hepatic fat changes, metabolomics, and NAFLD-related indicators.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. aged 18-45 years old;
. Body mass index (BMI) more than 18.5 kg / m2;
. PCOS diagnosis meets Rotterdam 2003 criteria: at least two of the following symptoms: menstrual menstruation / amenorrhea, hyperandrogenism, and / or biochemical and / or clinical signs of polycystic ovaries.
. The serum pregnancy test was negative before enrollment.
. Clinical diagnosis of fatty liver: the ratio of liver to kidney is greater than 1.0.
Exclusion criteria
. Less than 18 years old or more than 45 years old;
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
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liver steatosis index CAP (Controlled Attenuation Parameter) measured by FibroScan
. Patients who are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, are breastfeeding or giving birth;
. Drug history in the past three months included oral contraceptives, sodium-dependent glucose transporters 2 inhibitors, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, thiazolidinediones, metformin, corticosteroids or traditional Chinese medicine.
. Endocrine disorders such as hyperprolactinemia, thyroid dysfunction and diabetes, Cushing's syndrome, 21-hydroxylase deficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, androgen-secreting tumors, cervical, endometrial or breast cancer.
. Severe liver function (alanine aminase, aspartate aminase\> 3 times normal value or elevation of serum bilirubin to more than 3 times the upper limit of normal) or renal impairment (eGFR \<60 ml/min/1.73m2).Severe cardiopulmonary, hematopoietic and hematopoietic insufficiency.
. Current or past (most recent three months) participation in other studies.
. Viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, sclerosing cholangitis, hemochromatosis, anti-trypsin defense, Wilson disease, parenteral nutrition history, use of drugs known to cause steatosis (such as valproate, amiodarone or vitamin E) or liver injury caused by drug abuse.Clinical evidence of hepatic decompensation, such as hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, and variceal bleeding.