NCT02943291

Brief Summary

The primary aim of this trial is to investigate adipose tissue function in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a common endocrine disorder in young women. The pathogenesis behind PCOS is complex and only partly understood, and deeper mechanistic insight is needed. Insulin resistance is a central feature of PCOS, and recent studies have suggested that this is linked to aberrant adipose tissue function. Exercise training has been found to improve the symptoms in PCOS, but we need more knowledge about why. While processes involved in skeletal muscle oxidative remodeling are well described, it is to a large extent unknown whether the oxidative capacity of human adipose tissue is modified by endurance training. The women included in this study will be matched (for body mass index, body weight, and age) to participants in another study. This will enable the investigators to do a comparison between cases (women with PCOS) and controls (women without PCOS) at baseline, and to assess the responses to exercise training in adipose tissue.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
15

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2016

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
2 countries

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 21, 2016

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 24, 2016

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 24, 2016

Completed
5.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 31, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 31, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

March 17, 2023

Status Verified

March 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

5.3 years

First QC Date

October 21, 2016

Last Update Submit

March 14, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

Exercise therapyAdipose tissueMitochondriaOxidative Phosphorylation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation capacity

    assessed with high resolution respirometry

    16 weeks

  • production of reactive oxygen species

    assessed with high resolution respirometry

    16 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (18)

  • Adipokine secretion

    16 weeks

  • lipid droplet size in adipocytes

    16 weeks

  • Whole-body fat oxydation rate

    16 weeks

  • Insulin sensitivity

    16 weeks

  • Whole-body peak oxygen uptake

    16 weeks

  • +13 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

4x4 minutes interval training

EXPERIMENTAL

4x4 minutes high intensity interval training with 4 minute intervals

Behavioral: 4x4 minutes high intensity interval training

10x1 minute interval training

EXPERIMENTAL

10x1 minute high intensity interval training with 1 minute intervals

Behavioral: 10x1 minute high intensity interval training

Interventions

Treadmill running/walking with 10 minutes warm-up at 60-70% of maximum heart rate, 4x4 minute intervals at 90-95% of maximum heart rate separated by 3-minutes active pauses at 60-70% of maximum heart rate, and 3 minutes cool-down.

Also known as: High-intensity exercise, Aerobic exercise
4x4 minutes interval training

Treadmill running/walking with 10 minutes warm-up at 60-70% of maximum heart rate, ten 1-minute intervals at maximal intensity (that can be performed for one minute), separated by 1-minutes active pauses at 60-70% of maximum heart rate, and 3 minutes cool-down.

Also known as: High-intensity exercise, Aerobic exercise
10x1 minute interval training

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

  • Signs of hyperandrogenism
  • Regular high intensity endurance (two or more times per week of vigorous exercise).
  • On-going pregnancy
  • Hormonal contraception
  • Breastfeeding within 24 weeks

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Centre of Exercise and Nutrition, Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, AUC

Melbourne, Australia

Location

Department of circulation and medical imaging , NTNU

Trondheim, 7491, Norway

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Lionett S, Kiel IA, Camera DM, Vanky E, Parr EB, Lydersen S, Hawley JA, Moholdt T. Circulating and Adipose Tissue miRNAs in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Responses to High-Intensity Interval Training. Front Physiol. 2020 Jul 30;11:904. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00904. eCollection 2020.

  • Kiel IA, Jones H, Lionett S, Rosbjorgen R, Lydersen S, Vanky E, Moholdt T. Cardiovascular Health Does Not Change Following High-Intensity Interval Training in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. J Clin Med. 2022 Mar 15;11(6):1626. doi: 10.3390/jcm11061626.

  • Lionett S, Kiel IA, Rosbjorgen R, Lydersen S, Larsen S, Moholdt T. Absent Exercise-Induced Improvements in Fat Oxidation in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome After High-Intensity Interval Training. Front Physiol. 2021 Mar 24;12:649794. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2021.649794. eCollection 2021.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Interventions

High-Intensity Interval TrainingExercise

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Ovarian CystsCystsNeoplasmsOvarian DiseasesAdnexal DiseasesGenital Diseases, FemaleFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesGenital DiseasesGonadal DisordersEndocrine System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Physical Conditioning, HumanMotor ActivityMovementMusculoskeletal Physiological PhenomenaMusculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

  • Jorunn L Helbostad, phd prof

    Norwegian University of Science and Technology

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 21, 2016

First Posted

October 24, 2016

Study Start

October 24, 2016

Primary Completion

January 31, 2022

Study Completion

January 31, 2022

Last Updated

March 17, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-03

Locations