Effect of Bromocriptine on Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - A Pilot Study
Information source: IWK Health Centre
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Condition(s) targeted: PCOS; Insulin Resistance
Intervention: Bromocriptine (Drug)
Phase: Phase 3
Status: Not yet recruiting
Sponsored by: IWK Health Centre Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s): Ali Imran, MD, FRCPC, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: QE II Health Science Centre
Summary
The primary aim of this study is to determine the effect of dopamine agonist therapy on
insulin resistance in lean vs. obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS) is a common metabolic abnormality in women. The diagnosis of PCOS relies on
a constellation of symptoms and signs (problems with ovulation, clinical and/or biochemical
signs of hyperandrogenism and cystic ovaries). Though not a diagnostic feature, insulin
resistance (IR) is a hallmark of PCOS and up to 80% women with PCOS have IR. Although IR is
more significant in obese women with PCOS, even lean women can be insulin resistant. No
current therapy addresses the problem of insulin resistance in PCOS. Studies have suggested
a dopamine deficiency in patients with PCOS, which may underlie the insulin resistance and
may have a pathogenetic role in the development of PCOS. No study to date has assessed the
impact of dopamine agonist therapy on IR in patients with PCOS.
Clinical Details
Official title: Effect of Bromocriptine on Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - A Pilot Study
Study design: Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label
Primary outcome: Insulin Resistance (IR)
Secondary outcome: IR based on BMI
Detailed description:
Does bromocriptine improve measures of insulin resistance in females with polycystic ovarian
syndrome and is there a differential benefit based on Body Mass Index (BMI, kg/m2).
This study will use a single subject design where patients with PCOS will have regular
clinical laboratory tests before and after treatment with bromocriptine. It is a pilot study
comprised of 20 women with normal BMI (<25) and 40 women with BMI ≥27.
Study data will be collected from participants during regularly scheduled clinic visits
(enrolment) and 3 months later (follow-up). Standard care examinations, blood work and
pelvic ultrasound will be performed and included as the study data.
The main outcome of interest will be to evaluate the change in HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model
Assessment - Insulin Resistance) from baseline. It is calculated using a fasting glucose
and insulin level. Additionally, to determine the magnitude of effect on HOMA-IR as a
measure of insulin sensitivity in lean compared to obese women and the effect on insulin
sensitivity in those with and without insulin resistance.
Other measure of interest will be a change in glycated hemoglobin (A1C), serum androgens and
pituitary hormone levels. No additional tests will be obtained above what is done in the
course of usual assessment of patients with PCOS
Change in HOMA-IR values will be calculated for each individual patient and tested using a
paired t-test to determine if therapy had a significant impact on HOMA-IR values. A
multivariate linear regression will then be applied to determine if this change in HOMA-IR
values was influenced by either BMI or baseline HOMA-IR value along with any other
potentially confounding variables.
Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: 45 Years.
Gender(s): Female.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- women age 18 to 45 years with PCOS willing to maintain consistent weight for 3 month
study period
Exclusion Criteria:
- diabetes other conditions associated with insulin resistance previous intolerance to
dopamine agonist therapy concomitant medication that would interfere with dopamine
agonist therapy insulin resistance syndrome type A or Type B
Locations and Contacts
IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 6R8, Canada; Not yet recruiting Renda Bouzayen, MD, FRCSC, Phone: 902-470-6457, Email: renda.bouzayen@iwk.nshealth.ca Cora Fanning, BN, Phone: 902-470-7158, Email: cora.fanning@iwk.nshealth.ca Renda Bouzayen, MD, FRCSC, Principal Investigator
Additional Information
Starting date: July 2014
Last updated: May 6, 2014
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