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Brief Title: Effects of Fenofibrate on Metabolic and Reproductive Parameters in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Official Title: Effects of Fenofibrate on Metabolic and Reproductive Parameters in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Study ID: NCT00884819
Brief Summary: This is a prospective randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial of 6 months' duration evaluating the effect of fenofibrate (200 mg/day) in females with polycystic ovary syndrome and mild hypertriglyceridemia. The investigators primary objective will be to determine whether fenofibrate will reduce hepatic adiposity as measured using MRI, and our secondary outcomes will be to delineate the impact of fenofibrate on biochemical or clinical parameters for insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, and reproductive status.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT
Sex: FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers: No
St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Ontario, Canada
Name: Tisha Joy, MD FRCPC
Affiliation: St. Joseph's Health Care, Department of Medicine
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR