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Resting Metabolic Rate, Fat Distribution, Endocrine and Metabolic Features in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Completed
Conditions
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: SenseWear Armband (SWA) monitoring
Diagnostic Test: total body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
Registration Number
NCT03132545
Lead Sponsor
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Brief Summary

In a longitudinal, prospective and observational study, patients with PCOS and controls wore the SenseWear Armband for 2 days. Resting metabolic rati (kcal/die), total energy expenditure (MET, kcal) were evaluated. Ultrasonographic pelvic examinations, hirsutism score, anthropometric and menstrual pattern evaluation, hormonal profile assays, oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and lipid profile were performed.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
160
Inclusion Criteria
  • . PCOS diagnosed according with the Rotterdam Consensus Conference criteria
Exclusion Criteria
  • presence of a late-onset adrenal enzyme defect
  • Significant liver or renal impairment
  • pregnancy and nursing
  • neoplasm
  • cardiovascular disease
  • other hormonal dysfunctions

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PCOStotal body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry-
controlsSenseWear Armband (SWA) monitoring-
PCOSSenseWear Armband (SWA) monitoring-
controlstotal body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
differences in resting metabolic rate2 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
differences in body fat distribution1 day
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