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Comparison of therapeutic effects of metformin and simvastatin in PCOS

Comparison of therapeutic effects of metformin and simvastatin in PCOS

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201012285487N2
Enrollment
60
Registered
2011-02-24
Start date
2010-10-07
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

PCOS. Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: Metformin, 1500 mg daily, orally for 3 months. Intervention 2: Simvastatin, 20 mg daily, orally for 3 months.
Treatment - Drugs
Metformin, 1500 mg daily, orally for 3 months
Simvastatin, 20 mg daily, orally for 3 months

Sponsors

Alzahra Hospital Research Center
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age 20 to 40 years, having PCOS means: A - clinical symptoms and / or biochemical parameters of hyperandrogenism + irregular mens, having normal levels of bilirubin, creatinine , BUN, SGOT , SGPT , TSH Exclusion criteria: Presence of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperprolactinemia, Cushing's syndrome, androgen secreted by tumors, thyroid disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, history of cardiovascular disease, Using OCP and other steroid hormones or any drugs affecting ovarian function, insulin sensitivity or lipid profiles, Pregnancy, incidence of any adverse effects (liver and renal function tests elevation) during treatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
BP. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: MmHg by using a mercury manometer.;Weight. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: By Digital Scale.;BMI. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: Weight to kilograms / the square of height in meters.;Hirsutism. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: Hirsutism score.;Acne. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: Clinical Finding.;Irregular Mens. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: Clinical Finding.;Prolactin. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and 3 months after. Method of measurement: Laboratory results.;GTT. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: Laboratory results.;FSH. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: Laboratory results.;LH. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: Laboratory results.;Total testosterone. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: Laboratory results.;Free testosterone. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: Laboratory results.;SHBG. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: Laboratory results.;DHEAS. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and 3 months after. Method of measurement: Laboratory results.;Serum Insulin. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: Laboratory results.;Insulin sensitivity Index. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: Laboratory results.;Triglycerides. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method of measurement: Laboratory results.;Total cholesterol. Timepoint: Before clinical trial and three months after. Method o

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Kazemivand

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

fatemehkazemivand@gmail.com+98 41 1553 9161

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026