Trial Information

Summary: Women ages 18 to 35 needed for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Study

UVa Health System Center for Research in Reproduction Seeks Healthy Women Ages 18 to 35 with and without Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) for Research Study

The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of dihydrotestosterone on the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Healthy volunteers should have regular menstrual cycles. PCOS volunteers should have a history of less than 6 menstrual cycles per year, as well as elevated testosterone levels and/or problems with increased hair growth. Participants must not have taken birth control pills or hormonal medications for at least 3 months before the research study. The study includes a screening physical exam and blood work, four outpatient visits, and 3 admissions to the General Clinical Research Center. Study related visits and tests are provided at no charge. Compensation for study completion is $300 for healthy participants. No compensation is provided for participants with PCOS.

For more information, please contact:
Susan Blank
(434)243-6911
pcos@virginia.edu
HIC# 10842

Primary Investigator: Dr. Chris McCartney




www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/clinical_trials

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.