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Phase 3 N=10 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Effect of a Commonly Used Antibiotic, Doxycycline, in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) · Irregular Menstrual Cycles · Androgen Excess

Enrolled (actual)
10
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Total Serum Testosterone — 61.8; 41.6 ng/dL

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
doxycycline (Drug); Sugar Pill (Other)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
University of Rochester
Primary completion
Sep 2014

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Total Serum Testosterone
49.4; 43.0
PRIMARY
Total Serum Testosterone
49.4; 43.0
SECONDARY
Serum Progesterone Levels in Blood
SECONDARY
Free Testosterone in Serum
1.76; 1.08
SECONDARY
Free Testosterone in Serum
1.76; 1.08
SECONDARY
Serum Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
44.8; 36.2
SECONDARY
Serum Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
44.8; 36.2
SECONDARY
Total Number of Ovulations
12; 7

Summary

The purpose of this study is to study the effect of a commonly used antibiotic, doxycycline, on the production of ovarian hormones and menstrual cycles in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Women between 18 and 40 years of age.
  • History of PCOS with 1.5 times upper limits of normal.
  • Significant renal impairment, GFR <60 ml/min
  • Current use of metformin, statins, glucocorticoids, spironolactone and/or anti-estrogens.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01788215). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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