Teens with PCOS may face hidden liver risks, study investigates

NCT ID NCT02506946

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether teenagers and young adults with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have more fat in their liver than those without PCOS. Researchers will use advanced imaging and tests to measure liver fat, insulin resistance, and cholesterol problems in 80 participants. The goal is to better understand early health risks so future treatments can be developed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome amenorrhea Dyslipidemias Hirsutism metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease metabolic syndrome X polycystic ovary syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States