Hidden liver danger in young women with PCOS?
NCT ID NCT02506946
Summary
This study aims to understand if adolescents and young adults with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have high liver fat and related metabolic problems like insulin resistance. Researchers will compare 40 young people with PCOS to 40 without it, using scans and blood tests to measure liver fat and other health markers. The goal is to gather knowledge to help guide future prevention and treatment strategies for long-term health risks associated with PCOS.
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Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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