14 Weeks Exercise Training on Lean Women With and Without PCOS
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
- Enrollment
- 22
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Component of metabolic syndrome
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this project is to investigate the pathophysiology of PCOS in regards to the metabolic profile including defects in insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue, and to investigate the effects of exercise training on these parameters.
Investigators
Solvejg Hansen
Cand Scient Human Physiology
University of Copenhagen
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Women with PCOS
- •Hyperandrogenism and/or hyperandrogenemia
- •Regular menstruation
- •Age: 20-40
- •Inactive or low physical activity level
- •Low to moderate fitness status
- •Inclusion Criteria: Women without PCOS
- •Normal levels of plasma androgens
- •Polycystic ovary and/or menstrual dysfunction
- •Age: 20-40
Exclusion Criteria
- •Women with and without PCOS
- •Pregnancy or breast feeding
- •Use of birth control pills 3 mo before enrolment
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Component of metabolic syndrome
Time Frame: 14 weeks
Peripheral insulin sensitivity measured by hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp methods.
Compliance to exercise training program as assessed by number of training sessions completed
Time Frame: 14 weeks
Superviced training program - no. of training sessions are noted by trainer. Compliance must be higher than 80%.
No change in Body Weight
Time Frame: 14 weeks