Adipocytokines and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Completed

• Conditions: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT00975832
• Lead Sponsor: Hvidovre University Hospital

Brief Summary

Inflammation may play a role in the development of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In this study, the investigators investigated the expression of different mediators of inflammation in fatty tissue and in blood in women with and without PCOS.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2009-09
• Study First Submitted: 2009-09-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-09-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-09-10
• Study First Posted: 2009-09-11
• Last Update Posted: 2009-09-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Women with PCOS were included according to the Rotterdam diagnostic criteria for PCOS. Control women met none of the criteria for PCOS

Exclusion Criteria

• Oc´s within the last three months, or other medication known to alter glucose/insulin metabolism
• Other known chronic diseases

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified