PCOS linked to fatty liver in teens: study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT02506946

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looks at whether teens and young adults with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have more fat in their liver than those without PCOS. Researchers will use MRI scans and other tests to measure liver fat, insulin resistance, and cholesterol problems. The goal is to better understand the health risks of PCOS early in life, but no treatment or cure is being tested.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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