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Dietary Fish Oil Intervention in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) (PCOS)

Primary Purpose

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Lipid Metabolism Disorders

Status
Suspended
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Canada
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Metformin
Fish Oil and Metformin
Fish Oil
Sponsored by
University of Alberta
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional health services research trial for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome focused on measuring Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 30 Years (Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female
  • Age at time of enrollment > 18 to <30 years
  • Diagnosis of PCOS: clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenemia and menstrual dysfunction and the exclusion of other disorders.
  • Overweight-obese (BMI >25 kg/m2) high-risk metabolically-resistant young women.
  • Elevated fasting plasma TG (>150 mg/dL) and apoB48-remnant cholesterol lipoproteins (>20 ug/ml).
  • Impaired insulin sensitivity (glucose 100-125 mg/dL and/or insulin >15 (uM/ml); and
  • May be diagnosed with T2D (blood glucose >126 mg/dL).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • Lactating women
  • Recent illness that the investigator determines to pose a potential risk for the participant
  • Concomitant medications that influence metabolism (e.g. statins)
  • Excessive alcohol consumption, as determined by the investigator.

Sites / Locations

  • 9-111 Endocrinology Department, UofA Hospital
  • 2-004 Li Ka Shing Centre, UofA

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Other

Other

Other

Arm Label

Fish Oil

Metformin

Fish Oil and Metformin

Arm Description

Fish oil capsules 1200mg 6 tablets/day 12 weeks

Metformin tablets (500 mg) 2/day 12 weeks

Combo of other 2 arms

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Plasma Triglycerides and apoB-lipoprotein remnants in non-fasting and fasted state
reported as mean +/- SEM

Secondary Outcome Measures

Plasma insulin and glucose
reported as mean +/- SEM
Plasma hormones, testosterone, SHBG, Estrogen
reported as mean +/- SEM

Full Information

First Posted
May 5, 2018
Last Updated
May 30, 2023
Sponsor
University of Alberta
Collaborators
Women and Children's Health Research Institute, Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Alberta Diabetes Institute
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04116203
Brief Title
Dietary Fish Oil Intervention in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Acronym
PCOS
Official Title
Dietary Fish Oil Intervention in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
May 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Suspended
Why Stopped
waiting for additional funding to complete trial
Study Start Date
June 30, 2016 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
December 30, 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 30, 2023 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University of Alberta
Collaborators
Women and Children's Health Research Institute, Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Alberta Diabetes Institute

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The primary objective in this proposed study is to determine the effect of dietary fish oil supplementation compared to standard care metformin treatment, and fish oil in combination with metformin on plasma lipids and apoB-remnant lipoprotein metabolism in overweight-obese young women with PCOS.
Detailed Description
Specific Objectives; To determine the effect of dietary fish oil supplementation, metformin, and fish oil in combination with metformin on fasting and non-fasting plasma TG, apoB48 and apoB100-lipoprotein concentrations. To determine the physiological mechanisms associated with the effect of dietary fish oil supplementation and metformin on in vivo plasma lipid and apoB-lipoprotein kinetics. We will quantitate the in vivo production and kinetics of plasma TG, apoB48 and apoB100-lipoproteins in plasma and isolated lipoprotein fractions, using established methods. To explore the effects of dietary fish oil supplementation, metformin and fish oil in combination with metformin, on plasma insulin and testosterone, and the association with changes in plasma lipids and apoB-lipoprotein metabolism.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Lipid Metabolism Disorders
Keywords
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Health Services Research
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Outcomes at 6 and 12 weeks will be compared to baseline values to determine the efficacy of interventions. Participants will act as their own control in each intervention
Masking
None (Open Label)
Masking Description
This is a randomized open-label parallel study in overweight/obese young women with PCOS, in which the participant will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment arms
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
180 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Fish Oil
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
Fish oil capsules 1200mg 6 tablets/day 12 weeks
Arm Title
Metformin
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
Metformin tablets (500 mg) 2/day 12 weeks
Arm Title
Fish Oil and Metformin
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
Combo of other 2 arms
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Metformin
Other Intervention Name(s)
Metformin Hydrochloride Oral Antihyperglycemic Agent.
Intervention Description
Manufacturer's standard 500 mg. Submission Control No.:128147
Intervention Type
Combination Product
Intervention Name(s)
Fish Oil and Metformin
Intervention Description
Combo of 2 other arms
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
Fish Oil
Other Intervention Name(s)
Fish Oil; Fish Oil 1200 Mg; Omega-3
Intervention Description
NPN: 80028808 Licence Holder: WN Pharmaceuticals Ltd Dosage Form: Capsule, soft Recommended Route of Administration: Oral
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Plasma Triglycerides and apoB-lipoprotein remnants in non-fasting and fasted state
Description
reported as mean +/- SEM
Time Frame
At baseline and postintervention at 12 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Plasma insulin and glucose
Description
reported as mean +/- SEM
Time Frame
At baseline and postintervention at 12 weeks
Title
Plasma hormones, testosterone, SHBG, Estrogen
Description
reported as mean +/- SEM
Time Frame
At baseline and postintervention at 12 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Gender Based
Yes
Gender Eligibility Description
The focus of this study is on overweight-obese high-risk metabolically-resistant young women (aged 18-30 yrs) newly diagnosed with PCOS
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
30 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Female Age at time of enrollment > 18 to <30 years Diagnosis of PCOS: clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenemia and menstrual dysfunction and the exclusion of other disorders. Overweight-obese (BMI >25 kg/m2) high-risk metabolically-resistant young women. Elevated fasting plasma TG (>150 mg/dL) and apoB48-remnant cholesterol lipoproteins (>20 ug/ml). Impaired insulin sensitivity (glucose 100-125 mg/dL and/or insulin >15 (uM/ml); and May be diagnosed with T2D (blood glucose >126 mg/dL). Exclusion Criteria: Pregnancy Lactating women Recent illness that the investigator determines to pose a potential risk for the participant Concomitant medications that influence metabolism (e.g. statins) Excessive alcohol consumption, as determined by the investigator.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Donna F Vine, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Associate Professor
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
9-111 Endocrinology Department, UofA Hospital
City
Edmonton
State/Province
Alberta
ZIP/Postal Code
T6G 2B7
Country
Canada
Facility Name
2-004 Li Ka Shing Centre, UofA
City
Edmonton
State/Province
Alberta
ZIP/Postal Code
T6G 2E1
Country
Canada

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
IPD Sharing Plan Description
There will be no sharing with other researchers.
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
27997268
Citation
Vine DF, Wang Y, Jetha MM, Ball GD, Proctor SD. Impaired ApoB-Lipoprotein and Triglyceride Metabolism in Obese Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2017 Mar 1;102(3):970-982. doi: 10.1210/jc.2016-2854.
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