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PCOS Study at the
National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, MD)
Seeking 16 Women*
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are recruiting for a study on PCOS located at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
Study Title
Physiological Responses and Adaptation of Brown Adipose Tissue to Chronic Treatment with Beta 3-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists
Study Description
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age and is associated with infertility, skin problems, depression, and insulin resistance.
Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a type of fat in the body. It may help prevent weight gain, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce fatty liver. Researchers want to see if a commercially available medication, shown to increase the amount and activity of BAT in adult humans, can improve insulin sensitivity in women diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance.
Goals of the Study
- To learn if a certain medication, mirabegron (Myrbetriq®), can improve insulin sensitivity in women diagnosed with PCOS.
- To see how active BAT affects insulin sensitivity and overall health in women with PCOS.
You may be eligible to participate if you are:
- Female
- Age: 18-40 years old
- Weight: BMI 20-45
- Diagnosed with PCOS
- Using birth control (IUD, implant or hormonal)
You are not eligible to participate if you:
- Have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease
- Have been pregnant, given birth, or have been breastfeeding in the last 12 months
- Are allergic to mirabegron or a similar drug
- Drink more than 2 drinks per day or use nicotine
- Spend more than 70% of your daily hours outside
What to Expect
- 4 sets of overnight stays in NIH Clinical Center (4 days, 3 nights each = 16 days overall); meals included; all rooms have NIH-supported Wifi
- 5 outpatient visits
- Medical supervision will be provided throughout entire study by a doctor or nurse practitioner.
- Regular bloodwork, EKGs, outpatient safety visits, and weekly check-ins to check for any adverse events
Location
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
Compensation
Earn up to $3,470 for participation
Principal Investigator
Aaron Cypess, MD, PhD
Where to Go For Further Information and How to Apply
- To apply, fill out the study screening form.
- Questions and more information: email Aaron Cypess, MD, PhD at aaron.cypess@nih.gov
- View additional study details at https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03049462
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