Status:
COMPLETED
Development of a Structured Education Programme for Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
University of Leicester
Collaborating Sponsors:
Society for Endocrinology
Conditions:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Polycystic Ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal imbalance affecting about 12% of women in the UK. The number of women with PCOS is rising. They suffer from a combination of symptoms including ex...
Detailed Description
Overview of project plan: Development of the structured education course: Year 1 (Phases 1\&2) Phase 1: The SUCCESS intervention (structured education programme to improve cardiovascular risk in wo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Females aged between 18-50 years with the diagnosis of PCOS according to Rotterdam Criteria 2003 who are Overweight: (WHO 2010)
- Body Mass Index ≥ 23 kg/m2 for Black and Minor Ethnicities
- Body Mass Index ≥ 25 kg/m2 for White Europeans
- If already on medical treatment for their PCOS, they should be on a stable regime for at least 6 months prior to the recruitment.
Exclusion
- Physical condition which limits full participation in the study
- Active psychotic illness or a significant illness which, in the view of the investigators, would prevent full participation
- Inability to communicate in verbal and written English
- Steroid use
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Involvement in other research studies with similar nature
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
162 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01462864
Start Date
September 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2014
Last Update
January 30 2020
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospitals of Licester
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom, LE1 5WW