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Vitamin D and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

RecruitingPhase 2Ages 18 Years - 36 YearsAllAga Khan University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Primary Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of metformin and Vitamin D supplementation on serum insulin and serum androgen levels (Total testosterone, Steroid Hormone Binding Globulin, Free Androgen Index) levels compared metformin alone in infertile Poly cystic ovarian females of reproductive age group. Secondary Objectives: To measure change in endometrial thickness/number of follicles and follicular size by day 12 trans-vaginal ultrasound in the intervention group i.e. combination of metformin and vitamin D supplementation

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Females with age range 18- 36 years, from all ethnic background having primary infertility with diagnosis of PCOS when at least 2 of these 3 elements are present: hyperandrogenism, chronic anovulation and polycystic ovaries and Vitamin D deficiency serum levels \< 25 nmol/L Exclusion Criteria: exclusion criteria at baseline will be excluded from the study * Females with secondary Infertility * Hypercalcemia (plasma calcium concentrations\> 2.65 mmol/L) * Exclude women with Tuberculosis or other granulomatous disorders. * Women receiving vitamin D replacement, oral contraceptives, hormonal replacement therapy, glucocorticoids, calcium supplementation, insulin-sensitizing drugs(incretin mimetic drugs, thiazolidinedione, sulfonylurea), lipid-lowering drugs or other drugs affecting insulin sensitivity or serum androgens (e.g., niacin, corticosteroids, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, thiazide diuretics), anti-epileptics, anti-retroviral, cholestyramine, anti-fungal, statins, H2 blockers, immunosuppressants, chemotherapeutic agents, antimicrobials (Rifampicin, isoniazid, hydroqychloroquin) or any other drug modifying lipid metabolism in the previous 3 months prior to study * Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome, androgen-secreting tumors, type 2 diabetes mellitus, renal, hepatic or thyroid disorders, hyperparathyroidism, malabsorption syndromes, Chronic Kidney Disease Hepatic failure, cystic fibrosis, vaginal bleeding of unknown etiology Women Those who had Bariatric surgery will also be excluded.
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What it tests

  • Vitamin D
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Where

2 sites
Dr Rehana Rehman
Karachi, Pakistan
Dr Rehana Rehman
Karachi, Pakistan
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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