NCT05680805

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to see the associations of metabolic responses of metformin with single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (rs628031 and rs2282143) of solute carrier family 22 member 1 (SLC22A1) gene in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This prospective clinical study will be conducted in the department of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) from February 2023 to September 2024 over a period of two years. A total of at least 100 women with PCOS (18 - 35 years) diagnosed based on International Evidence-based Guideline for PCOS 2018, will be included consecutively by convenient sampling. After taking informed written consent, relevant clinical history will be taken and physical examinations will be done at baseline. Following a run in phase of three weeks, patients will visit thrice after 1, 12 \& 24 weeks of metformin maintenance therapy with a window period of 14 days both ways. Blood samples will be collected in fasting state at baseline and after 24 weeks of treatment to measure glycemic status, lipid profile, fasting insulin, c-peptide and detection of SLC22A1 gene (rs628031 and rs2282143) polymorphisms. Glucose will be measured by glucose oxidase method, lipids by glycerol phosphate dehydrogenase peroxidase method, insulin by chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay, c-peptide by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and genetic analysis of rs628031 and rs2282143 by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP).

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2023

Typical duration for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 27, 2022

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 11, 2023

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 27, 2023

Completed
2.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 30, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 30, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

September 19, 2025

Status Verified

September 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

2.5 years

First QC Date

October 27, 2022

Last Update Submit

September 15, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

Metforminsolute carrier family 22 member 1Polycystic ovary syndromeMetabolic response

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (11)

  • Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)

    Insulin resistance

    24 weeks

  • Lipid profile

    Total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, Triglyceride, all in mg/dL

    24 weeks

  • Weight

    Weight (Kg)

    24 weeks

  • C-peptide

    Beta cell secretory capacity, ng/ml

    24 weeks

  • SLC22A1 (rs628031)

    AA, AT, TT- frequency

    24 weeks

  • SLC22A1 (rs2282143)

    CC, CG, GG- frequency

    24 weeks

  • Glycemic status

    Fasting plasma glucose (mmol/L), 2 hours after OGTT (2H-OGTT) glucose (mmol/L)

    24 weeks

  • Height

    Height (meter)

    24 weeks

  • Waist circumference

    waist circumference (cm)

    24 weeks

  • Systolic blood pressure

    Systolic blood pressure (mm-Hg)

    24 weeks

  • Diastolic blood pressure

    Diastolic blood pressure (mm-Hg)

    24 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of participants with side-effects

    24 weeks

Study Arms (1)

PCOS

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants with PCOS

Drug: Metformin Hydrochloride

Interventions

Metformin 1500 mg/day in 3 divided dose for 24 weeks

PCOS

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 35 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Newly diagnosed women of reproductive age (18 - 35 years) PCOS patients

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients having known similar endocrine disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperprolactinemia, androgen producing tumor, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, etc)
  • Planning to conceive within next six months, pregnant/ lactating mother
  • Patients with known diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, chronic liver (serum ALT \>2 × upper limit of normal) and renal disease (eGFR \<60 ml/minute/1.73 m2 body surface area)
  • Patients taking oral contraceptive, steroid or drugs affecting insulin resistance (metformin, pioglitazone)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Department of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University

Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Gambineri A, Tomassoni F, Gasparini DI, Di Rocco A, Mantovani V, Pagotto U, Altieri P, Sanna S, Fulghesu AM, Pasquali R. Organic cation transporter 1 polymorphisms predict the metabolic response to metformin in women with the polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Oct;95(10):E204-8. doi: 10.1210/jc.2010-0145. Epub 2010 Jul 21.

  • Chang HH, Hsueh YS, Cheng YW, Ou HT, Wu MH. Association between Polymorphisms of OCT1 and Metabolic Response to Metformin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Apr 7;20(7):1720. doi: 10.3390/ijms20071720.

  • Schweighofer N, Lerchbaum E, Trummer O, Schwetz V, Pieber T, Obermayer-Pietsch B. Metformin resistance alleles in polycystic ovary syndrome: pattern and association with glucose metabolism. Pharmacogenomics. 2014 Feb;15(3):305-17. doi: 10.2217/pgs.13.223.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Interventions

Metformin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

BiguanidesGuanidinesAmidinesOrganic Chemicals

Study Officials

  • Muhammad A Hasanat, MPhil, MD

    Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 27, 2022

First Posted

January 11, 2023

Study Start

May 27, 2023

Primary Completion

November 30, 2025

Study Completion

November 30, 2025

Last Updated

September 19, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Only group data

Locations