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The Efficacy of Using Chromium Salts in Reducing Hirsutism Scoring & BMI in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients

The Efficacy of Using Chromium Salts in Reducing Hirsutism Scoring & BMI in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202209735208004
Enrollment
60
Registered
2022-09-01
Start date
2020-11-26
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Fertility-female

Interventions

drug

Sponsors

Ain Shams University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1- Cases of PCOS syndrome according to Rotterdam criteria: PCO syndrome could be diagnosed after exclusion of related disorders by 2 of the following 3 features: ? Oligo or anovulation ? Clinical and/or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism ? Polycystic ovaries by ultrasound features: Bilateral enlarged ovaries with multiple small follicles with ? Increased ovarian volume (more than10cc) ? 12 or more follicles measuring (2-9mm) ? Follicles of similar size ? Peripheral location of the follicles which can give a string of pearl appearance? Hyperechoic central stroma, thick cortex ? The ovarian outline may be slightly irregular 2- Accept to participate and provide consent. 3- Females between 18-40 years of age with hirsutism.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1- Patient unwilling or unable to provide consent. 2- Female age below 18years and above 40years.3- Patients known to be diabetic or hypertensive. 4- Patients receiving corticosteroids, psychotropic drugs or diuretics 5- Patients receiving Ovulation induction drugs. 6- Usage of permanent methods of hair removal.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To correlate between hirsutism scoring with adding chromium salts as a supportive agent in polycystic ovary syndrome patients

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
? Effect on BMI ? Regulation of menses ? Side effects of chromium salts ? Side effects of metformin

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactMarwa Snosi

lecturer of obstetrics and gynecology Ain Shams University

drmarwasnosi@gmail.com+021200522228

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026