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Effect Evaluation of Melatonin in treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Comparing the Effect of Melatonin with Placebo in Combination with Medroxy Progesterone in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200711048078N1
Enrollment
88
Registered
2020-08-27
Start date
2020-10-29
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-09-07

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Conditions

Polycystic ovarian syndrome. Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: For 12 weeks, in addition to receiving basic treatment (from day 16 of the cycle for two weeks, 10 mg of medroxyprogesterone per night), she takes 6 mg of melatonin

Sponsors

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women in reproductive age (18-45) Women diagnosed with PCOS, based on Rotterdam criteria Who doesn't want to get pregnant for at least 3 months Most of patients are new cases If the patient has a medical history of taking medicines, should discontinue medications for at least 3 months before entering the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Breastfeeding Wants to get pregnant Adrenal Hyperplasia Hyper Prolactinemia Mental Disorders Hypothyroidism Patients using hormonal medications or medications that cause weight loss and weight gain who's on a diet

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
LH (luteinizing hormone) to FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) ratio. Timepoint: Measurement of blood LH and FSH levels at the beginning and end of the study. Method of measurement: Blood test.;BMI (body mass index). Timepoint: Measurement of height and weight at the beginning and end of the study. Method of measurement: Scale and stadiometer.;Quality of life. Timepoint: At the beginning and end of the study. Method of measurement: PCOSQ (polycystic ovarian syndrome quality of life questionnaire).;Hirsutism. Timepoint: At the beginning and end of the study. Method of measurement: Ferriman-Gallwey scoring scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh sadat Ayati

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

fsayati@gmail.com00982164120

Outcome results

None listed

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