Status:

COMPLETED

Metabolic Study of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Sleep Apnea

Lead Sponsor:

University of Chicago

Collaborating Sponsors:

Duke University

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Conditions:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-40 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to look at the metabolic (use of energy) and hormonal features of sleep problems in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Detailed Description

The prevalence of obesity and chronic sleep loss are at record levels among Americans and evidence continues to emerge to support a causal link between the two conditions. Metabolic abnormalities rela...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Clinical diagnosis of PCOS
  • Obese (BMI of at least 30 kg/m2)

Exclusion

  • Diagnosis of nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency, Cushing syndrome, hypothyroidism, or significant elevations in prolactin
  • Taking steroid preparations (including oral contraceptives), medications known to alter insulin secretion and/or action, or medications known to influence sleep during the 2 months prior to starting the study
  • Positive pregnancy test
  • Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
  • Hypertension (systolic \> 140 mmHg and/or diastolic \> 90 mmhg) not well-controlled on stable medication with either ACE inhibitors or diuretics
  • Habitual alcohol use
  • Excessive caffeine intake of more than 300 mg/day
  • Known peanut allergies, or allergies to medications used in the study
  • Hemoglobin \< 11g/dL and/or hematocrit \< 33%
  • Systemic illnesses, including heart, renal, liver, or malignant disease

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 30 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

18 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00696111

Start Date

December 1 2007

End Date

June 30 2022

Last Update

December 31 2024

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University of Chicago Department of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637