PCOS Study - Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge, LA PCOS Study Seeks 33 Women to Participate*

See Details and Compensation Information Listed Below

Seeking Louisiana Residents Only

Study Title

Effect of Weight and Insulin Sensitivity on Reproductive Function in PCOS

Study Description

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can lead to irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, insulin resistance, bad cholesterol, metabolic issues and problems becoming pregnant. Researchers have not yet found a cure for PCOS and even treating PCOS can be difficult for many women.

If a doctor tells you that you have PCOS, they will recommend you exercise, lose weight and may prescribe metformin. These treatments have been shown to improve symptoms of PCOS for some but no one knows why! This is because the cause or causes of PCOS are not really known.

The PULSE research study is looking to see HOW and WHY these three treatments (exercise, losing weight or taking metformin) help women with PCOS.

Goals of the Study

The goal of this study is to determine how four different treatment plans impact ovulation and reproductive health in women. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups:

Exercise training
Dietary restriction
Metformin medication
No medication

Eligibility Criteria

Female
Age: 20-40 years old
Weight: BMI (25 kg/m2 and above)
Have an irregular menstrual period

Exclusions

History of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, or any other significant reproductive, metabolic, blood, lung, gastrointestinal, brain, immune, liver, kidney, or urologic disorders
Regular use of medications that can effect body weight
Women taking hormonal contraception are allowed to participate after the medication is discontinued for 3 months
Severe anemia
Smoking within the last 12 months

Location

Pennington Biomedical Research Center
6400 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Compensation

Earn up to $1500 for participation

Principal Investigator

Leanne Redman, PhD, MS

Where to Go For Further Information and How to Apply

http://www.pbrc.edu/pulse
Phone: (225) 763-3000

Seeking Louisiana Residents Only

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