Effect of Orlistat on Metabolic and Hormonal Features in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

In brief

This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effect of orlistat on the metabolic and hormonal features of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Eligible women diagnosed with PCOS according to the Rotterdam criteria will be randomly assigned to receive either orlistat plus standard lifestyle advice or placebo plus standard lifestyle advice for three months. The study will assess the effect of orlistat on hormonal parameters, glucose metabolism, lipid profile, liver function, anthropometric measures, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and quality of life to determine its effectiveness as an adjunctive treatment for women with PCOS.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07747909

Run by

Khyber Medical University Peshawar

People needed

120

Starts

2026-01-01

Expected to finish

2026-09-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Females aged 18-45 years.
• Diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) according to the Rotterdam Criteria (presence of any two of the following):
• Oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea.
• Clinical or biochemical hyperandrogenism.
• Polycystic ovaries on ultrasonography.
• Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 35 kg/m² (Asian criteria).

You may not qualify if…

• Current or recent use of oral contraceptives, ovulation induction medications, anti-obesity medications, cholesterol-lowering medications, or other therapies/supplements known to affect insulin physiology or androgen metabolism (e.g., inositols, curcumin, lipoic acid, cinnamon, gymnemic, or other botanical extracts).
• Women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment.
• Known congenital adrenal hyperplasia, thyroid disorders, hyperprolactinemia, or diabetes mellitus.
• Presence of severe renal or liver disease.
• Menopausal, pregnant, or breastfeeding women.
• Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) < 0.7 ng/mL.

Where it is running

• Ayub Teaching Hospital — Abbottābād, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan (enrolling)

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