Status:
COMPLETED
L-Carnitine and Clomiphene Citrate for Induction of Ovulation in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Ain Shams University
Conditions:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study to assess the efficacy of adding L-carnitine to clomiphene citrate for increasing the ovulation and the pregnancy rate in women with PCOS.
Detailed Description
A total of 106 women with the diagnosis of PCOS based on the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology/ American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ESHRE/ASRM) guidelines criteria (Rotterd...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age ranging from 18-35 years.
- Normal Hysterosalpingo-graphy (HSG).
- Normal Semen analysis of the husband.
- Diagnosed with PCOS based on the (ESHRE/ASRM) guidelines criteria (Rotterdam Criteria 2003).
Exclusion
- Patient's refusal.
- Male factors of infertility and/or abnormal HSG.
- Hyperprolactinemia (prolactin ≥ 22 ng/dl).
- FSH on day 3 \> 15 mIU/mL.
- Gross ovarian pathology diagnosed by ultrasound.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
106 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03476356
Start Date
November 1 2017
End Date
March 1 2018
Last Update
March 26 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Department of obstetrics and gynaecology, faculty of medicine, Ain shams university
Cairo, Egypt, 11591