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Comparative effect of Hydrocortisone and Cabergoline drugs on PCOS women at risk of Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)

Comparative effect of Hydrocortisone and Cabergoline drugs on the expression of Angiotensin II and Prostaglandin E2 genes in PCOS women at risk of Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250823066956N1
Enrollment
46
Registered
2025-12-09
Start date
2026-03-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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

Conditions

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Hyperstimulation of ovaries

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Hydrocortisone acts as an anti-inflammatory drug and, based on previous studies, this drug has been used for other inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthriti

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Age 18 to 40 years old Antral follicle count (AFC) above 20 AMH>3.36 ng/ml BMI) <30 kg/m2) Ovarian stimulation treatment cycles with antagonist only

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Endometriosis Decreased ovarian reserve Chromosomal abnormality History of sensitivity to dopamine blocking drugs or cabergoline or hydrocortisone

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Presence or absence of ascites fluid within the abdomen/Presence or absence of pain in the abdominal area. Timepoint: Three and eight days after the pickup, clinical symptoms, laboratory tests, and ultrasound are performed to check for OHSS. Method of measurement: Clinical, laboratory and ultrasound signs.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Decreased expression of prostaglandin E2 and angiotensin II genes in serum after drug intervention/Reduction in IL1 and IL8 protein levels in follicular fluid and plasma before and after drug intervention. Timepoint: All patients are asked to take the prescribed medication for 10 days at the same time as starting the trigger (GNRH agonist). Method of measurement: Real-time PCR/Eliza.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShima Monavarian

Islamic Azad University

shimamonavarian@yahoo.com+98 21 2245 1575

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026