RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06049186

CRD vs. Met in Patients With Obese PCOS Infertility

Comparison of Live Birth Rates Between Calorie-restricted Diets and Metformin Interventions Prior to Ovulation Induction Therapy in Patients With Overweight/Obese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Combined With Infertility


Sponsor

Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital

Enrollment

406 participants

Start Date

Sep 15, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common gynecological endocrine disease and a major cause of anovulatory infertility in reproductive-aged women. From 2010 to 2020, it was found that the prevalence of PCOS in reproductive-aged women in China reached 7.8%, an increase of 65% over 10 years ago. Many of them are overweight or obese. Weight loss including diet modifications can significantly reduce reproductive and metabolic disorders of PCOS and is recommended as a first step in the treatment of overweight or obese women with PCOS. Many weight loss programs have been proposed, including calorie-restriction diet (CRD) intervention. Whether CRD intervention prior to ovulation induction therapy could improve live birth rates in overweight/obese PCOS women has not been illustrated.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study compares two approaches to help women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity who are trying to get pregnant: a calorie-restricted diet (CRD) versus the medication Metformin. PCOS is a hormonal condition that can make it harder to conceive. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with PCOS - You are between 20 and 35 years old - Your body mass index (BMI) is over 23 - You are trying to get pregnant **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have hepatitis, serious liver or kidney disease, or heart/brain vascular disease - You have a history of serious infections or cancer - You have taken PCOS-related medications (like steroids or anti-androgen drugs) in the past 3 months - You have a structural problem with your uterus or blocked fallopian tubes - Your male partner has a very low sperm count - You have used Metformin or been in a weight-loss program in the past 3 months Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCRD

During the initial 8 weeks of the trial, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients are instructed to follow a diet of 1200 to 1500 kcal per day supervised by dietitians. The CRD includes a combination of 40 to 55% of calories from carbohydrates, 15 to 20% from protein, and 20 to 30% from fat; this regimen represented approximately 75% of the participants' daily caloric intake at baseline. All the participants receive dietary counseling daily during the trial.

DRUGMetformin

After randomization, patients entering the metformin group will be given 1500 mg daily (bid/tid) metformin and regular diets as control. Participants allocated to the control group are followed by the conventional approach (usual care) based on regular visits respecting the usual schedule dictated by the rules of general practice.


Locations(1)

Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

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