Adipose Tissue Function and Response to Exercise Training in Women With and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Plain-language summary

This study examines the function of fat (adipose) tissue and its response to high-intensity interval exercise training in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome. It enrolled women with regular menstrual cycles who were matched to a comparison group. It was conducted as a study without a phase and has been completed.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Completed

Sponsor

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Intervention

4x4 minutes high intensity interval training, 10x1 minute high intensity interval training

Start date

10/24/2016

Estimated completion

1/31/2022

Countries

Australia, Norway

Related genes

Locations

• Melbourne, Australia
• Trondheim, Norway

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* eumenorrheic
* matching PCOC group in IMPROV-IT study (NCT02419482)
* Living nearby St Olavs Hospital, Trondheim, Norway

Exclusion Criteria:

* Signs of hyperandrogenism
* Regular high intensity endurance (two or more times per week of vigorous exercise).
* Concurrent treatments (insulin sensitizers or drugs known to affect gonadotropin or ovulation, with a wash out period of 1 months prior to inclusion).
* On-going pregnancy
* Hormonal contraception
* Breastfeeding within 24 weeks