This is a 2-arm, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, and controlled clinical study, with 6 months of treatment to evaluate the clinical and metabolic efficacy of DLBS3233 in improving reproductive parameters and to evaluate the safety of DLBS3233 in women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared with metformin, as an active control.
There will be 2 groups of treatment; each group will consist of 62 subjects with the treatment regimens : * Treatment I : 1 capsule of DLBS3233 100 mg (once daily) and 1 placebo caplet of Metformin XR (twice daily) * Treatment II : 1 caplet of Metformin XR 750 mg (twice daily) and 1 placebo capsule of DLBS3233 (once daily) for 6 months of treatment. Clinical examination to evaluate the efficacy of the investigational drug will be performed at baseline and every interval of 1 month. Laboratory examinations to evaluate the metabolic efficacy parameters and ultrasonography (USG) examination will be performed at baseline, Month 3rd, and end of study (Month 6th). In addition to that, USG will also be performed about 2 weeks after Month 3rd (Month 3.5th) and after Month 5th (Month 5.5th). Laboratory examinations to evaluate the reproductive efficacy parameters (reproductive hormone levels) and safety, at baseline and Month 6th (end of study). General counseling on lifestyle modification will be provided to the subjects by the assigned Nutritionist. All study subjects should follow a lifestyle modification. Evaluation on subjects' performance on lifestyle modification will be conducted every follow-up visit by Investigator, but particularly at baseline, Month 3rd, and end of study (Month 6th) by the Nutritionist.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
124
1 DLBS3233 capsule 100 mg once daily for 6 months
1 Metformin XR caplet 750 mg twice daily for 6 months
1 placebo caplet of Metformin XR twice daily for 6 months
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Padjadjaran, Hasan Sadikin Hospital
Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital
Jakarta, Indonesia
HOMA-IR reduction
HOMA-IR reduction from baseline to Month 6th (end of study)
Time frame: 6 months
Reduction of S/A ratio
Reduction (indicating improvement) of S/A ratio (i.e. ratio of mean stromal echogenicity to mean echogenicity of entire ovary) from baseline to Month 3rd and Month 6th (end of study)
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
Reduction of free testosterone level (calculated)
Reduction of free testosterone level (calculated) from baseline to Month 6th (end of study)
Time frame: 6 months
Change of luteinizing hormone (LH) level
Change of luteinizing hormone (LH) level from baseline to Month 6th (end of study)
Time frame: 6 months
Change of luteinizing hormone (LH) / follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) ratio
Change of luteinizing hormone (LH) / follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) ratio from baseline to Month 6th (end of study)
Time frame: 6 months
Change of Ferriman-Gallwey Score
Change of Ferriman-Gallwey Score from baseline to Month 3rd and Month 6th (end of study)
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
Improvement of glucose tolerance
Improvement of glucose tolerance (reduction of FPG and 2-hour PPPG) from baseline to Month 3rd and Month 6th (end of study)
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
Fasting insulin level reduction
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1 placebo capsule of DLBS3233 once daily for 6 months
Fasting insulin level reduction from baseline to Month 3rd and Month 6th (end of study)
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
HOMA-IR reduction
HOMA-IR reduction from baseline to Month 3rd
Time frame: 3 months
Lipid profile improvement
Lipid profile improvement (total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides level) from baseline to Month 3rd and Month 6th (end of study)
Time frame: 3 and 6 months
Liver function
Liver function (serum AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, γ-glutamyl transferase) from baseline to Month 6th (end of study)
Time frame: 6 months
Renal function
Renal function (serum creatinine, BUN) from baseline to Month 6th (end of study)
Time frame: 6 months
Number of adverse events and subjects with events
Adverse events as well as number of events and subjects experiencing the events will be observed and evaluated throughout study period (6 months) and until all adverse events have been recovered or stabilized
Time frame: During 6 months