NCT00331279

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether oral cinnamon extract are effective in reducing insulin resistance parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
1

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2005

Shorter than P25 for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2005

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2005

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2006

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 25, 2006

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 29, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

December 10, 2012

Status Verified

January 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

1 month

First QC Date

May 25, 2006

Last Update Submit

December 6, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

polycystic ovary syndromeinsulin resistancecinnamon

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Fasting glucose

    Duration of study

  • Fasting insulin

    Duration of study

  • HOMA-IR

    Up to 8 weeks after treatment

  • QUICKI

    Up to 8 weeks after treatment

  • Insulin sensitivity index (Matsuda)

    Up to 8 weeks after treatment

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Total testosterone

    Up to 8 weeks after treatment

  • Sex hormbone binding globulin

    Up to 8 weeks after treatment

Study Arms (2)

Cinnamon Extract

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

A purified aqueous abstract of cinnamon in a 500mg tablet will be taken by each patient before lunch and dinner, making a total of one gram per day for eight weeks.

Drug: Oral Cinnamon Extract

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Drug: Placebo

Interventions

A purified aqueous abstract of cinnamon in a 500mg tablet will be taken by each patient before lunch and dinner, making a total of one gram per day for eight weeks.

Also known as: Cinnamon Extract
Cinnamon Extract

Placebo pills in likeness of the cinnamon extract

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age23 Years - 47 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome

You may not qualify if:

  • Diabetes mellitus, hyperprolactinemia, thyroid disorders, and hypertension

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Center for Women's Reproductive Care

New York, New York, 10019, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Polycystic Ovary SyndromeInsulin Resistance

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Ovarian CystsCystsNeoplasmsOvarian DiseasesAdnexal DiseasesGenital Diseases, FemaleFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesGenital DiseasesGonadal DisordersEndocrine System DiseasesHyperinsulinismGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Study Officials

  • Rogerio Lobo, M.D.

    Columbia University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 25, 2006

First Posted

May 29, 2006

Study Start

August 1, 2005

Primary Completion

September 1, 2005

Study Completion

February 1, 2006

Last Updated

December 10, 2012

Record last verified: 2011-01

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