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Metformin vs Metformin Combined With GLP-1RA (Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist) on Overweight/Obese PCOS Patients

Study on the Effect of Metformin vs Metformin Combined With GLP-1 RA (Exenatide) on Overweight/Obese Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04029272
Enrollment
80
Registered
2019-07-23
Start date
2019-07-20
Completion date
2020-12-31
Last updated
2019-07-23

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Conditions

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Keywords

PCOS, GLP-1, GLP-1RA, exenatide, Metformin, glucagon-like peptide 1, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist

Brief summary

The purpose of this study was to determine whether metformin combined with exenatide once weekly (EQW) is more effective than metformin alone in the treatment of overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Background therapies were Diane-35 or/and progesterone capsule. 80 participants were randomized to use either metformin or metformin+EQW for 12 weeks. Greater changes in body weight were anticipated in patients treated with EQW+metformin than metformin alone in those treated with metformin.

Interventions

DRUGMetformin

500 mg tid for 12 weeks

Exenatide injection once weekly for 12 weeks

Sponsors

Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Females 18 years to 40 years of age * Diagnosed as PCOS by the 2003 Rotterdam criteria. * Overweight/obesity (BMI≥25 kg/m2) * No pregnant plan in recent 6 months * Written consent for participation in the study

Exclusion criteria

* type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus * Subjects have other endocrine diseases, such as adrenal hyperplasias or tumor, androgen-secreting tumors, Cushing's syndrome, thyroid diseases, and hyperprolactinemia * Diagnosed with or have a family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) * Serious systemic disease or malignant tumor * History of pancreatitis (chronic, acute or recurrent) * Body weight change ≥10% at 3 months before treatment * Used oral contraceptives or sex hormone drugs in the past 1 month * Used oral glucocorticoids in the past 1 month * Substance (alcohol or drug) abuse or dependence within 3 months; Heavy smokers (smokers who smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day) or heavy drinkers (\>10g/d) * Subjects have a severe systemic disease, such as cardiovascular system * Renal impairment, eGFR\<60ml/min/1.73m2 * Increase of transaminases up to \< 2.5 times of upper limit of normal value * Have a history of thromboembolic disease or thrombotic tendency * Subjects in pregnant or lactating or within 1 year after delivery. * Subjects have an allergic history to the drugs used in the study * Subjects have participated in other clinical researches of medicine within 1 month prior to randomization. * Use of metformin, glucagon-like peptide -1 receptor agonists, or weight loss medications (prescription or OTC) within 30 days before screening.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in body weightPatient's body weight was measured at the baseline and after 12 weeks of clinical trial

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Proportion of subjects who lost ≥ 10% of their body weight12 weeks
Change in body mass index (BMI)12 weeks
Change in waist circumference(WC)12 weeks
Change in hip circumference (HC)12 weeks
Changes in lipid accumulation product(LAP)12 weeksLAP=(WC(cm)-58)×TG (mmol/L)
Changes in Visceral obesity index(VAI)12 weeksVAI = (WC(cm)/39.68+(1.88×BMI))×(TG (mmol/l)/1.03)×(1.31/HDL (mmol/l))
Changes in blood pressure12 weeks
Changes in Blood Glucose and Insulin During the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)12 weeksglucose obtained at 0,30,60 and 120 minutes during the OGTT. HOMA-IR=Glu0(mmol/l)×Ins0(mU/ml)/22.5 Matsuda index=1000/ square(Ins0 (mU/ml) ×Glu0 (mmol/l)×mean Glu(mmol/l)×meanIns(mU/ml)\] QUICKI= 1/Log\[Glu0 (mU/ml) ×Ins0 (mmol/l)\] HOMA-β=20×Ins0 (mU/ml) /(Glu0 (mmol/l)-3.5) MBCI= Ins0 (mU/ml)×Glu0(mmol/l)/(Glu120(mmol/l)+Glu60 (mmol/l)-2×Glu0 (mmol/l)) ΔI30/ΔG30 = (Ins30- Ins0)/( Glu30- Glu0)
Changes in total cholesterol (TC)12 weeks
Changes in serum triglyceride (TG)12 weeks
Changes in high-density lipoproteincholesterol (HDL-C)12 weeks
Changes in low-density lipoproteincholesterol (LDL-C)12 weeks
Changes in lipoprotein(a)12 weeks
Proportion of subjects who lost ≥5% of their body weight12 weeks
Changes in apolipoprotein B(ApoB)12 weeks
Changes in free fatty acid (FFA)12 weeks
Changes in high sensitivity C reactive protein(hsCRP)12 weeks
Frequency of menstrual cycle12 weeksThe number of menstrual cycles during the previous year was recorded and the menstrual cycle ratio calculated by dividing 12 by the number of menstrual cycles in the previous year . During the study period, the patients in a menstrual diary recorded vaginal bleeding over 12 weeks. The effects of treatment intervention on menstrual cycle interval was calculated evaluated by dividing 3 by the number of menstrual cycles recorded in each patient's menstrual cycle diary.
Changes in testosterone12 weeks
Changes in Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS)12 weeks
Changes in Luteinizing Hormone (LH)12 weeks
Changes in follicle stimulating hormone(FSH)12 weeks
Changes in LH/FSH12 weeks
Changes in Acne severity score12 weeksThis system divides the face, chest, and upper back into 6 areas: the forehead, right cheek,left cheek, nose, chin, and torso (chest and upper back combined). Each acne lesion is described and scored as a comedo (1 point), papule (2 points), pustule (3 points), or nodule (4 points); absence of an acne lesion in an area results in a score of 0 points. The local score for each anatomic area is determined by multiplying the score of the most severe lesion by an area factor (1 to 3), and the local scores of the 6 areas are then added together to obtain the total score. Acne severity is graded as none (total score, 0 points), mild (total score, 1-18 points), moderate (total score, 19-30 points), severe (total score, 31-38 points), and very severe (total score N38 points)
Changes in ovarian volume12 weeks
Changes in follicular number of 2-9mm in diameter12 weeks
Changes in apolipoprotein a1(ApoA1)12 weeks

Countries

China

Contacts

Primary ContactYan Deng
yanndeng@163.com13167559763
Backup ContactAiju Sun

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 14, 2026