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Theca Cell Function in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01154192
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : June 30, 2010
Results First Posted : April 23, 2019
Last Update Posted : April 30, 2019
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
University of Virginia
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Jeffrey Chang, MD, University of California, San Diego

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
In women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the cardinal physiological abnormality is excessive ovarian androgen production marked by increased serum testosterone (T) and androstenedione (A) levels. Studies to determine the alteration in ovarian steroidogenesis that lead to abnormal production of ovarian androgens have revealed increased CYP17 gene expression with accentuated 17-hydroxylase activity leading to exaggerated 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17P) responses to luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulation. In contrast, T and A responses did not distinguish between PCOS and normal women, although these androgens were clearly greater in the former compared to the latter group. As a result, 17P responsiveness has been employed to determine the functional capacity of the ovary to produce androgens. The stimulatory agents that have been used included GnRH agonist, Lupron, at a dose of 10 microgram per kilogram, or hCG at a dose of 10,000 IU. The investigators propose to conduct a study that will determine the pattern of androgen responsiveness to 25ucg of hCG after 24 hours in adolescents with PCOS, those with oligomenorrhea, and in normal controls. This will allow for a comparison of these adolescents' ovarian functional capacity to produce androgens.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
PCOS Drug: Dexamethasone Drug: recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG) Phase 3

Detailed Description:
In women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the cardinal physiological abnormality is excessive ovarian androgen production marked by increased serum testosterone (T) and androstenedione (A) levels. Studies to determine the alteration in ovarian steroidogenesis that lead to abnormal production of ovarian androgens have revealed increased CYP17 gene expression with accentuated 17-hydroxylase activity leading to exaggerated 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17P) responses to luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulation. In contrast, T and A responses did not distinguish between PCOS and normal women, although these androgens were clearly greater in the former compared to the latter group. As a result, 17P responsiveness has been employed to determine the functional capacity of the ovary to produce androgens. The stimulatory agents that have been used included GnRH agonist, Lupron, at a dose of 10 microgram per kilogram, or hCG at a dose of 10,000 IU.We propose to conduct a study that will determine the pattern of androgen responsiveness to 25ucg of hCG after 24 hours in adolescents with PCOS, those with oligomenorrhea, and in normal controls. This will allow for a comparison of these adolescents' ovarian functional capacity to produce androgens.

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 24 participants
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Official Title: Theca Cell Function in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Study Start Date : August 2011
Actual Primary Completion Date : July 2014
Actual Study Completion Date : September 2014

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Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: PCOS group
Intervention: Each subject in the PCOS group will receive 1 mg of oral dexamethasone in the evening and return in the morning for an injection of 25ug of IV recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin. Subjects will also have blood drawn at times -0.5, 0, 0.5, and 24 hours after the injection of r-hCG for measurement of steroid hormones.
 Drug: Dexamethasone
Each subject in each group will receive 1 mg of oral dexamethasone in the evening and return in the morning for an injection of 25ug of IV recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin. Subjects will also have blood drawn at times -0.5, 0, 0.5, and 24 hours after the injection of r-hCG for measurement of steroid hormones.
Other Name: recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG)

Drug: recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG)
Each subject in each group will receive 1 mg of oral dexamethasone in the evening and return in the morning for an injection of 25ug of IV recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG). Subjects will also have blood drawn at times -0.5, 0, 0.5, and 24 hours after the injection of r-hCG for measurement of steroid hormones.
Other Name: Ovidrel
Experimental: Normal group
Intervention: Each subject in the Normal group will receive dexamethasone 1 mg orally in the evening and return the next morning for an injection of 25ug of IV recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin. Subjects will the have blood drawn at -0.5, 0, 0.5, and 24 hours after hCG injection for steroid hormone measurements.
 Drug: Dexamethasone
Each subject in each group will receive 1 mg of oral dexamethasone in the evening and return in the morning for an injection of 25ug of IV recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin. Subjects will also have blood drawn at times -0.5, 0, 0.5, and 24 hours after the injection of r-hCG for measurement of steroid hormones.
Other Name: recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG)

Drug: recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG)
Each subject in each group will receive 1 mg of oral dexamethasone in the evening and return in the morning for an injection of 25ug of IV recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG). Subjects will also have blood drawn at times -0.5, 0, 0.5, and 24 hours after the injection of r-hCG for measurement of steroid hormones.
Other Name: Ovidrel
Experimental: Oligomenorrhea group
Intervention: Each subject in the Oligomenorrhea group will receive dexamethasone 1 mg orally in the evening and return the next morning for an injection of 25ug of IV recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin. Subjects will the have blood drawn at -0.5, 0, 0.5, and 24 hours after hCG injection for steroid hormone measurements.
 Drug: Dexamethasone
Each subject in each group will receive 1 mg of oral dexamethasone in the evening and return in the morning for an injection of 25ug of IV recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin. Subjects will also have blood drawn at times -0.5, 0, 0.5, and 24 hours after the injection of r-hCG for measurement of steroid hormones.
Other Name: recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG)

Drug: recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG)
Each subject in each group will receive 1 mg of oral dexamethasone in the evening and return in the morning for an injection of 25ug of IV recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (r-hCG). Subjects will also have blood drawn at times -0.5, 0, 0.5, and 24 hours after the injection of r-hCG for measurement of steroid hormones.
Other Name: Ovidrel


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. 17OHP Levels After hCG [ Time Frame: 24 hours ]
    Assess serum levels of 17OHP after stimulation with recombinant hCG


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Testosterone [ Time Frame: 24 hours ]
    Assess seruim levels of testosterone after stimulation with recombinant hCG

  2. Androstenedione [ Time Frame: 24 hours ]
    Assess serum levels of androstenedione after stimaultion with recombinant hCG

  3. DHEA [ Time Frame: 24 hours ]
    Assess serum levels of DHEA after stimulation with recombinant hCG


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Ages Eligible for Study:   12 Years to 18 Years   (Child, Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Normal CBC (Hemoglobin must be at least 11mg/dl)
  • Normal renal and liver function tests
  • Normal vital signs including normal blood pressure

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • On oral contraceptives
  • On insulin lowering drugs
  • On anti-androgens (i.e., spironolactone, flutamide, finasteride, etc)
  • On medications that will influence androgen metabolism or clearance
  • On medications that will inhibit the cytochrome P450 enzyme system (Cimetidine, ketoconazole, etc)
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Locations
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United States, California
UCSD School of Medicine
La Jolla, California, United States, 92093
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of California, San Diego
University of Virginia
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: R. Jeffery Chang, M.D. UCSD School of Medicine
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Responsible Party: Jeffrey Chang, MD, Principal Investigator, University of California, San Diego
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01154192     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: 081696
First Posted: June 30, 2010    Key Record Dates
Results First Posted: April 23, 2019
Last Update Posted: April 30, 2019
Last Verified: April 2019
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Plan to Share IPD: No
Keywords provided by Jeffrey Chang, MD, University of California, San Diego:
PCOS
oligomenorrhea
irregular menses
hyperandrogenemia
elevated testosterone
 adolescents
androgens
ovary
LH
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Ovarian Cysts
Cysts
Neoplasms
Ovarian Diseases
Adnexal Diseases
Genital Diseases, Female
Gonadal Disorders
Endocrine System Diseases
Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone acetate
Chorionic Gonadotropin
Hormones
BB 1101
 Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antiemetics
Autonomic Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Gastrointestinal Agents
Glucocorticoids
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
Antineoplastic Agents
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Reproductive Control Agents