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Comparison of Myoinositol and Metformin in PCO

Early Phase 1
Conditions
PCOS
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04204044
Lead Sponsor
Rashid Latif Medical College
Brief Summary

Aim of the study is to compare the effect of myoinositol and metformin in the resumption of the spontaneous menstrual cycle in patients diagnosed with PCOS or having oligo/amenorrhea, reduction in weight and BMI, Improvement in the biochemical and clinical profile of patients with the polycystic syndrome.

The secondary outcome measured will be the rate of pregnancy, miscarriage and term pregnancy among these patients inducted in the study.

It will be a Three-arm prospective double-blind study. this clinical trial will be registered in Public registry. this RCT will be based on CONSORT statement. The patient coming to Gynecology OPD will be randomized into 3 groups GROUP A ( metformin 500 mg TDS), GROUP B( myoinositol 2mg x BD ), GROUP C.(both metformin,\& myoinositol).each group will take folic acid and will be asked for lifestyle modifications.

Detailed Description

PCOS is a common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age associated with insulin resistance. Metformin and Myo-inositol being insulin sensitizers improve biochemical parameters. it is aimed to compare the effect of myoinositol and metformin in the resumption of the spontaneous menstrual cycle in patients diagnosed with PCOS or having oligo/amenorrhea, reduction in weight and BMI, Improvement in the biochemical and clinical profile of patients with the polycystic syndrome.

Inclusion criteria: will be based on the Rotterdam criteria of diagnosing PCO. Patients presenting with a history of secondary amenorrhea, irregular menstrual cycle, oligomenorrhea, weight gain, hirsutism, and already diagnosed cases of PCO will be included in this group.

Patients with history of Hyperprolactinemia, Cushing's disease, Hypothyroidism/ Hyperthyroidism, Pregnancy and nursing, Established type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus, Any history of drug intake e.g. anti-diabetic or estrogen and progesterone, History of treatment for the same complaint taken in the last 3 months, Unable to come for regular follow-ups, Any pathological cause of bleeding e.g. Fibroid, Polyp, Cervical pathology and known allergic to these drugs would be excluded.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
126
Inclusion Criteria

It will be based on the Rotterdam criteria of diagnosing PCO. Patients presenting with a history of secondary amenorrhea, irregular menstrual cycle, oligomenorrhea, weight gain, hirsutism, and already diagnosed cases of PCO will be included in this group.

Exclusion Criteria
  • Hyperprolactinemia
  • Cushing's disease
  • Hypothyroidism/ Hyperthyroidism
  • Pregnancy and nursing
  • Established type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Any history of drug intake e.g. anti-diabetic or estrogen and progesterone
  • History of treatment for the same complaint taken in the last 3 months
  • Unable to come for regular follow-ups
  • Any pathological cause of bleeding e.g. Fibroid, Polyp, Cervical pathology
  • Known allergic to these drugs

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
GROUP B( myoinositol 2000mg x BD )Myo-inositolLife style modifications, Weight reduction and folic acid will be prescribed with myoinositol 2000 mg two times a day
GROUP A ( metformin 500 mg TDS)Metformin HydrochlorideLife style modifications, Weight reduction and folic acid will be prescribed with metformin 500 mg three times a day
GROUP C.(both metformin,& myoinositol)Metformin HydrochlorideLife style modifications, Weight reduction and folic acid will be prescribed with both metformin,\& myoinositol three and two times a day respectively
GROUP C.(both metformin,& myoinositol)Myo-inositolLife style modifications, Weight reduction and folic acid will be prescribed with both metformin,\& myoinositol three and two times a day respectively
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Menstrual cycle regulationFollow up at 3rd and 6th months

In the resumption of the spontaneous menstrual cycle in patients diagnosed with PCOS or having oligo/amenorrhea.Improvement in the biochemical and clinical profile of patients with the polycystic syndrome

change in weightFollow up at 3rd and 6th months

change in weight and BMI. Weight in Kg(s) and height will be measured in meter(s). BMI will be calculated by dividing weight in Kg with height in meter square

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pregnancy / Miscarriage1 year

The secondary outcome measured will be the rate of conception/pregnancy, miscarriage and term pregnancy among these patients inducted in the study.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Rashid Latif Medical College

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Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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