Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Treatments: Other: Aerobic exercise in addition to Metformin treatment

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05233514

POV

Details and patient eligibility

About

The development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome has been linked to chronic low-grade inflammation (PCOS). In this context, the current study looked into the effects of aerobic exercise on IL6, TNF, and C-reactive protein (CRP) in PCOS women. This was a randomized clinical trial including 40 females diagnosed with PCOS who were between the ages of 25 and 35. The participants were divided into two groups, each with an equal number of individuals: aerobic exercise (AEM) and Metformin (M). At baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention, participants' levels of IL6, TNF, and CRP were measured.

Enrollment: 40 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 25 to 35 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Mean age of 26.7 ± 2.3, body mass index (BMI) 23.6±3.5 kg/m2) .
• confirmation by medical history of hyperandrogenic oligo amenorrhea (<8 menses per year)
• PCO on ultrasonography of more than 10 ovarian follicles 2-9 mm in diameter

Exclusion criteria

• Disorders known to cause hyperandrogenisms, such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia, thyroid dysfunction, and hyperprolactinemia.
• Renal or hepatic dysfunction

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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40 participants in 2 patient groups

Aerobic exercise group (AEM)

Experimental group

Description:

The AEM group performed aerobic exercise three times a week for 12 weeks in addition to Metformin treatment.

Treatment:

Other: Aerobic exercise in addition to Metformin treatment

Metformin group (M)

Active Comparator group

Description:

The M group received Metformin only

Treatment:

Other: Aerobic exercise in addition to Metformin treatment