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Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Ovulation and Insuline Resistance in Patients With PCOS

NCT02499289 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2018-10-16

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Summary

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has a heterogeneous clinical presentation comprising reproductive (hyperandrogenism, menstrual irregularity, anovulation, infertility, pregnancy complications), metabolic \[insulin resistance (IR), increased type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors\] and psychological features (worsened quality of life and increased anxiety and depression) Whether prolonged fasting during Ramadan breaks the insulin resistance state of polycystic ovarian syndrome and subsequently improve the ovulation and spontaneous pregnancy will happen without ovarian stimulation.

Conditions

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ain Shams University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ahmed M kotb, MD · Ain Shams University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-10-31
Primary Completion
2018-10-31
Completion
2018-11-30

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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