Status:

RECRUITING

Letrozole Extended vs Traditional Therapy for Ovulation Induction in Women With PCOS (PROLEx-PCOS)

Lead Sponsor:

GABRIEL MONTEIRO PINHEIRO

Conditions:

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

Infertility

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-40 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy and safety of extended letrozole therapy (5 mg/day for 10 days) versus standard letrozole therapy (5 mg/day for 5 days) for ovulation induct...

Detailed Description

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder and one of the leading causes of anovulatory infertility worldwide. Letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, has emerged as the preferred f...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women aged 18 to 40 years;
  • BMI between 18,5 and 31 kg/m2
  • Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) according to the Rotterdam criteria (2003) (presence of at least two of the following: oligo/anovulation, clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovarian morphology on ultrasound);
  • Active desire for pregnancy at the time of enrollment;
  • Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent (ICF).

Exclusion

  • Age \<18 or \>40 years;
  • Presence of confirmed bilateral tubal factor, severe male factor infertility, premature ovarian insufficiency, uncontrolled hyperprolactinemia or thyroid dysfunction);
  • Congenital or acquired uterine malformations;
  • History of gynecologic or breast cancer;
  • Known hypersensitivity to, or contraindication for, letrozole;
  • Severe uncontrolled systemic disease (e.g., cardiovascular, renal, or hepatic disorders);
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding at the time of screening.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07159880

Start Date

September 1 2025

End Date

July 30 2026

Last Update

November 28 2025

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Health Complex Dr Wladimir Arruda

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 04829-310