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Clinical Trials/NCT06429618
NCT06429618
Completed
Not Applicable

Effect of a Low-carbohydrate Diet on Outcomes According to Phenotype in Juvenile Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Etlik Zubeyde Hanım Women's Health Care, Training and Research Hospital1 site in 1 country60 target enrollmentSeptember 30, 2024

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Sponsor
Etlik Zubeyde Hanım Women's Health Care, Training and Research Hospital
Enrollment
60
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
demographic datas on the study
Status
Completed
Last Updated
last year

Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of the study was to investigate the changes in the clinical and biochemical parameters of adolescents on a low-carbohydrate diet in relation to their PCOS phenotype in the 3rd trimester.

Detailed Description

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine-metabolic disorder characterized by menstrual irregularities, anovulation, clinical and/or biochemical symptoms of hyperandrogenism (hirsutism and/or acne), micropolycystic ovaries, and metabolic abnormalities. In addition, some clinical and laboratory phenotypic features have been defined that were not previously included in the PCOS definition criteria, but which complement the clinical picture and influence the severity and morbidity of the clinical picture. Phenotype A: HA + OD + PCOM; phenotype B: HA + OD; phenotype C: HA + PCOM and phenotype D: OD + PCOM.For adult patients, internationally recognized diagnostic criteria have been developed based on combinations of otherwise unexplained hyperandrogenism, anovulation and polycystic ovary and are covered by the Rotterdam Consensus Criteria. However, in the adolescent age group, the frequency of anovulatory cycles and associated menstrual irregularities, the frequent symptoms of hyperandrogenism and acne vulgaris in the developmental phase, the problems with testosterone measurement and the prevalence of polycystic ovarian morphology in normal adolescents complicate the diagnosis. PCOS is a serious clinical and psychological problem for adolescent girls. Key interventions include lifestyle modification, including diet, physical activity and weight loss. These measures have been shown to alter the course of the disease in overweight and obese girls. In particular, it is known that high glycemic index carbohydrate intake and glycemic load lead to a rapid rise in blood glucose levels and increased insulin production. It is therefore thought that reducing the amount of insulin could have a more positive effect on PCOS than the usual carbohydrates. A low-carbohydrate diet is an effective, weight-independent approach in the treatment of metabolic disorders in PCOS patients. With this in mind, this study aimed to evaluate the clinical and biochemical outcomes at month 3 after application of the low-carbohydrate diet in adolescents according to their PCOS phenotype.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
September 30, 2024
End Date
February 25, 2025
Last Updated
last year
Study Type
Observational
Sex
Female

Investigators

Sponsor
Etlik Zubeyde Hanım Women's Health Care, Training and Research Hospital
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Mujde Can Ibanoglu

Assoc. Prof

Etlik Zubeyde Hanım Women's Health Care, Training and Research Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • at least 1 year has passed since menarche
  • under 24 years old
  • patients who have not received an oral contraceptive method and have given verbal and written informed consent will be included.

Exclusion Criteria

  • over 24 years old
  • hyperprolactinemia, Cushing's syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, thyroid diseases
  • neuromuscular, liver, pancreatic or gastrointestinal diseases
  • hormonal medication such as antiandrogens, antidiabetics, glucocorticoids, insulin sensitizers or lipid regulators

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

demographic datas on the study

Time Frame: 3 months

Age

Evaluation of demographic data

Time Frame: 3 months

Smoking

Demographic data at month 3 after application of a low-carbohydrate diet according to PCOS phenotypes in adolescents.

Time Frame: 3 months

Body mass index Calculation of BMI: Height and body weight of the patients were measured using professionally calibrated devices. BMI was calculated using the formula BMI = weight (kg)/height (m)2.

Evaluation of clinical results at month 3 after application of a low-carbohydrate diet according to PCOS phenotypes in adolescents.

Time Frame: 3 months

waist circumference(centimeters)

androstenedione at month 3 after application of a low-carbohydrate diet according to PCOS phenotypes in adolescents.

Time Frame: 3 months

androstenedione (mosm/kg)

dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate at month 3 after application of a low-carbohydrate diet according to PCOS phenotypes in adolescents.

Time Frame: 3 months

dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) (μg/dL)

Evaluation of degree of hirsutism at month 3 after application of a low-carbohydrate diet according to PCOS phenotypes in adolescents.

Time Frame: 3 months

degree of hirsutism (Ferriman-Gallwey Hirsutism Scoring Scale; lowest 8 highest: 24)

SHBG at month 3 after application of a low-carbohydrate diet according to PCOS phenotypes in adolescents.

Time Frame: 3 months

Hormone test results : sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)

Hormone results at month 3 after application of a low-carbohydrate diet according to PCOS phenotypes in adolescents.

Time Frame: 3 months

prolactin (ng/mL)

TSH at month 3 after application of a low-carbohydrate diet according to PCOS phenotypes in adolescents.

Time Frame: 3 months

thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) (mIU/mL)

17-OH progesterone at month 3 after application of a low-carbohydrate diet according to PCOS phenotypes in adolescents.

Time Frame: 3 months

17-OH progesterone (mIU/mL)

Testosterone at month 3 after application of a low-carbohydrate diet according to PCOS phenotypes in adolescents.

Time Frame: 3 months

free and total testosterone (ng/mL)

Lipid profile at month 3 after application of a low-carbohydrate diet according to PCOS phenotypes in adolescents.

Time Frame: 3 months

Lipid profile: Total cholesterol (mg/dL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (mg/dL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (mg/dL), triglycerides (mg/dL).

Glucose at month 3 after application of a low-carbohydrate diet according to PCOS phenotypes in adolescents.

Time Frame: 3 months

fasting blood glucose

Evaluation of insulin resistance at month 3 after application of a low-carbohydrate diet according to PCOS phenotypes in adolescents.

Time Frame: 3 months

Calculation of insulin resistance: A fasting blood glucose level between 100-125 mg/dl was considered as 'impaired fasting glucose'. A Homeostatic Model Assessment Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) value of ≥2.5 was defined as insulin resistance. Insulin resistance was calculated using the formula of the homeostatic model. \[HOMA-IR= fasting glucose (mg/dl)xfasting insulin (mIU/mL)/405\].

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