RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04650880

Effect of Vitamin D on Ovulation Rate in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

A Randomized Double-blind Controlled Trial on the Effect of Vitamin D on Ovulation Rate of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome


Sponsor

The University of Hong Kong

Enrollment

220 participants

Start Date

Jan 26, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a randomized double-blind controlled trial on the effect of vitamin D supplementation to assess the ovulation rate of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and other reproductive, endocrine and metabolic outcomes after one year of treatment.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial tests whether vitamin D supplements can improve ovulation rates in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition that often causes irregular periods and difficulty ovulating. **You may be eligible if...** - You are premenopausal and aged 18–40 - You have been diagnosed with PCOS (using the Rotterdam criteria) - Your menstrual cycles are irregular (more than 35 days apart) - You are willing to have transvaginal ultrasounds **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have used hormonal medications (including birth control) in the past 3 months - You have kidney or liver failure, kidney stones, or parathyroid disease - You are currently taking insulin-sensitizing, cholesterol-lowering, or blood pressure medications - You have type 2 diabetes - Your blood calcium levels are abnormal Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTVitamin D

Vitamin D supplementation

OTHERPlacebo

Placebo tablets with the same external appearance


Locations(3)

Kwong Wah Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Princess Margaret Hospital

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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