Polycystic ovary syndrome
MONDO:0008487A disorder that manifests as multiple cysts on the ovaries. It results in hormonal imbalances and leads to irregular and abnormal menstrual periods, excess growth of hair, acne eruptions and obesity.
Also known as: PCOS, Stein-Leventhal syndrome, polycystic ovarian disease, polycystic ovaries, polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS1, polycystic ovary syndrome 1, PCO1
200 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 200 tagged with Polycystic ovary syndrome itself.
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Zapping ovaries: could a quick procedure replace daily pills for PCOS infertility?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests a device that uses heat to ablate (destroy) a small part of the ovary in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who have trouble getting pregnant. The goal is to restore ovulation without needing daily medication. About 195 women will be randomly assigned to…
Sponsor: May Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hope for fatty liver in PCOS women?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called saroglitazar in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who also have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The goal was to see if the drug could safely reduce liver fat over 24 weeks compared to a placebo. The trial was planned for 60 wome…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zydus Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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PCOS drug trial halted early: did tildacerfont lower hormones?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called tildacerfont in 27 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who had high levels of adrenal androgens (hormones). The goal was to see if the drug could safely lower these hormones. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spruce Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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PCOS hormone study halted early – what it means for IVF
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether high levels of male hormones (hyperandrogenism) lower the chance of IVF success in women with PCOS. Researchers planned to track 32 women aged 18–39, but the study was terminated early. The goal was to see if these hormones affect pregnancy rates afte…
Sponsor: Clinique Ovo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC