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Inositol for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (INSUPP-PCOS Trial)
INSUPP-PCOS Trial Summary
This trial is testing whether Inositol, a dietary supplement, can help improve ovarian and adrenal androgen excess in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).
INSUPP-PCOS Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowINSUPP-PCOS Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2019 Phase 4 trial • 69 Patients • NCT01396486INSUPP-PCOS Trial Design
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- I have a condition known as congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to an enzyme deficiency.Women with high levels of testosterone in their blood.I am taking medications that could affect my ovarian function, like metformin or hormonal contraceptives.I have irregular periods, either very few a year or more than 45 days apart.My prolactin levels are high, measured twice, one week apart.Women with high levels of testosterone in their blood.My FSH hormone level is above 10 mIU/mL.I may have a tumor in my adrenal gland or ovary that is producing male hormones.Women with untreated thyroid problems according to ASRM guidelines for non-pregnant individuals (TSH less than 0.45 mIU/mL or greater than 4.5 MIU/mL) are not eligible.I am a woman diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome.My ultrasound shows I have polycystic ovaries.I am allergic to inositol, maltodextrin, or inulin.I have irregular periods, either very few or more than 45 days apart.My ultrasound shows I have polycystic ovaries.
- Group 1: Placebo Treatment bid
- Group 2: Active Treatment with Inositol 1gm/bid
- Group 3: Active Treatment with Inositol 2 gm/bid
- Group 4: Active Treatment with Inositol 3 gm/bid
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Would elderly citizens be interested in participating in this clinical research?
"The age qualifications for this particular clinical trial are that applicants must be between 18-45 years old. There are 441 other studies for patients who fall below the age of majority and 1220 for senior citizens."
Are there any dangers associated with Inositol?
"Inositol's safety is estimated to be a 2 because, while there is data attesting to its safety, there is no available evidence that it is an effective medication."
To whom is this research project available?
"This study is looking for 128 women of childbearing age who have anovulation issues. The most important criteria that candidates must meet are as follows: having polycystic ovaries (as shown on ultrasound), chronic anovulation or oligomenorrhea, and hyperandrogenism."
What other research exists on Inositol's medical benefits?
"At this time, there are seven ongoing clinical trials researching inositol with one of them being in Phase 3. Most of the research is taking place in Boston, although there are investigations happening at seven different locations."
Are people still being signed up for this experiment?
"The search for eligible participants is ongoing, as this clinical trial has not yet reached its quota. The study was first publicized on 1/24/2020 and updated as recently as 10/3/2022 according to the information available on clinicaltrials.gov"
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- Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center: < 48 hours
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- < 2 Days
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