PCOS treatment showdown: metformin vs. birth control for older women
NCT ID NCT03905941
First seen Mar 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study aimed to see if metformin or birth control pills were more satisfying for treating PCOS in women aged 40-49. It planned to use a quality-of-life questionnaire to measure patient satisfaction. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data was collected.
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Locations
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22901, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Metformin and oral combined hormonal contraceptives (ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone acetate)
What this could lead to
If it had succeeded, this could have helped guide treatment choices for PCOS in older women based on patient satisfaction.
What could go wrong
The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It was also very early-phase and small in scope.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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