Adipose Expression of Leptin, Adiponectin and IL-6 and Plasma Levels of Adipocytokines in Women With and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre65 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the study was to investigate adipose expression and plasma levels of different adipocytokine, which may play a role in the pathophysiology of PCOS. The investigators investigated lean and obese women with and without PCOS.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * women with PCOS according to the Rotterdam criteria Exclusion Criteria: * other known diseases

Locations (1)

Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre

Hvidovre, Denmark, Denmark

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Adipose expression of adipocytokines

Time frame: From February 2004 -April 2006

Secondary Outcomes

Plasma levels of adipocytokines

Time frame: From February 2004-April 2006

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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