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PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder of reproductive aged women. In addition to menstrual and endocrine abnormalities, PCOS is characterized by insulin resistance and glycemic dysregulation. The pattern of glycemic abnormalities among patients with PCOS may be different than the general population, as evidenced by invasive, time consuming, and costly procedures such as the euglycemic clamp or oral glucose tolerance test. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) offers an opportunity to evaluate glycemic status in real world conditions. Furthermore, use of a CGM has been found to improve glycemic status among those with prediabetes and diabetes, but little is known about utility among patients with PCOS. The investigators thus seek to 1) characterize glycemic status using CGM among patients with PCOS and 2) assess the impact of CGM use on metabolic and reproductive health in patients with PCOS.


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Study synopsis: Recruitment: - PCOS participants will be recruited from those who are being seen or have previously been seen at the UCSF multidisciplinary PCOS clinic. - Non-PCOS participants will be recruited from patients being seen at the UCSF Center for Reproductive Health for other clinical evaluations or research projects. Study protocol: Aim 1: Pre-DEXCOM evaluation: PCOS participants: - As part of routine clinical care all PCOS participants will have had the following procedures completed: - Blood work for fasting and 2 hour glucose/insulin, hgba1c, CRP, lipid panel, liver enzymes, SHBG, free and total testosterone, DHEAS, androstenedione, 17-OH-Progesterone, prolactin, TSH, FSH, LH, E2, estrone, Vit D. - Screening questionnaires on physical exercise using validated International Physical Activity Questionnaire - In person clinical evaluation including physical exam and history. - In person transvaginal ultrasound assessment. - The above are part of standard of care screening for patients with concern for PCOS and are currently routinely completed at the UCSF Center for Reproductive Health in this setting. - Participants will also be asked to complete a 10 question validated fatigue assessment scale (FAS) Non-PCOS participants: - Participants will have blood work for fasting and 2 hour glucose/insulin, hgba1c, CRP, lipid panel, liver enzymes, SHBG, free and total testosterone, DHEAS, androstenedione, 17-OH- Progesterone, prolactin, TSH, FSH, LH, E2, estrone, Vit D obtained. - Screening questionnaires on physical exercise using validated International Physical Activity Questionnaire will be obtained. - Participants will be asked to complete the same intake questionnaires that PCOS participants complete as part of standard of care practices in the UCSF multidisciplinary PCOS clinic, which include questions on ethnicity, family, medical, and social history. - If blood work was not completed as part of standard of care for routine clinical evaluation or as part of a previously completed research study in which the patient provided consent for their data to be used in other trials, the above labs will be collected and paid for by the research protocol. - Participants will also be asked to complete a 10 question validated fatigue assessment scale (FAS) Procedures: DEXCOM evaluation: - PCOS and non-PCOS participants will be given a DEXCOM CGM to wear for 10 days. During this time they will be blinded to the results of the DEXCOM. - Participants will be asked to complete the automated self-administered 24-hour dietary assessment (ASA24) tool, which is a web based, validated 24 hour dietary record program, produced by the National Cancer Institute (NCI)/Nation Institute of Health and made available free of charge to researchers. - As part of the ASA24 participants will also be asked about their sleep quality the night prior to their dietary record. See attached module. - All participants will be asked to complete the ASA24 during a 24 hour period while wearing the CGM. Aim 2: Recruitment: - From those participants with PCOS recruited for Aim 1, a subgroup with evidence of dysglycemia (as outlined in the inclusion criteria) will be recruited for aim 2. - Participants will be randomized in a 3:1 fashion to intervention with CGM vs control. Procedures: Intervention group: - All participants will receive standard of care nutrition and exercise advice from a trained registered dietician. - Participants randomized to the intervention arm will also receive education on how to use and monitor blood glucose using the DEXCOM G7 CGM and associated phone application. - Participants will be asked to use a CGM continuously for 90 days. - After 90 days blood work for fasting and 2 hour glucose/insulin, hgba1c, CRP, lipid panel, liver enzymes, SHBG, free and total testosterone, DHEAS, androstenedione, 17-OH-Progesterone, prolactin, TSH, FSH, LH, E2, estrone, Vit D will be obtained. - After 90 days participants will also be asked to repeat a 10 question validated fatigue assessment scale (FAS) - After 90 days participants will be asked about their menstrual cycle pattern over the 90 day period Control group: - All participants will receive standard of care nutrition and exercise advice from a trained registered dietician. - After 90 days blood work for fasting and 2 hour glucose/insulin, hgba1c, CRP, lipid panel, liver enzymes, SHBG, free and total testosterone, DHEAS, androstenedione, 17-OH-Progesterone, prolactin, TSH, FSH, LH, E2, estrone, Vit D will be obtained. - After 90 days, participants in the control group will be given the opportunity to receive CGM devices to monitor blood glucose up to 30 days with education on how to use the device and associated phone application to monitor blood glucose. - After 90 days participants will also be asked to repeat a 10 question validated fatigue assessment scale (FAS) - After 90 days participants will be asked about their menstrual cycle pattern over the 90 day period Data Management: Clinical and laboratory data will be stored in a Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) system designed by Dr. Huddleston and research staff. Fields will be designed by study coordinators with input from key investigators. Our team has extensive experience with REDCap architecture and utilization. ;


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NCT number NCT06050265
Study type Interventional
Source University of California, San Francisco
Contact Heather Huddleston, MD
Phone 415-885-3674
Email heather.huddleston@ucsf.edu
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date November 29, 2023
Completion date July 2025

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