Protocol summary

Summary
This study is a clinical trial that will be designed to evaluate the effect of flaxseed on anthropometric indices and androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome . In this study after obtaining written consent from people participating in the study , the information that are required will be collected by filling out the general information questionnaire. Inclusion criteria are Polycystic ovary syndrome, being overweight or obese and aged 20 to 40 years,Exclusion criteria are pregnancy and lactation, using of hormonal or steroid drugs , history of gastrointestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease,using of anti-platelet drug, and being sensitive to flax seeds,to assess dietary intakes of food 3-day questionnaire will be used.In this study, subjects will be divided into two groups by Using a table of random numbers.The first group will undergo weight loss diet with a daily intake of 15 grams of flaxseed and the second group will undergo weight loss diet with a daily intake of 15 grams of bread powder. Flaxseed and dry bread powder will be packaged and coding in completely similar packet. Researchers and patients, are not aware of the type supplements in the packet. At the beginning and end of the intervention period, anthropometric measurements and serum total testosterone, free testosterone and sex hormone-binding protein will be measured.

General information

Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT2017021110826N22
Registration date: 2017-05-01, 1396/02/11
Registration timing: retrospective

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Registration date
2017-05-01, 1396/02/11
Registrant information
Name
Azadeh Nadjarzadeh
Name of organization / entity
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 912 202 2817
Email address
azadnajarzadeh@ssu.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences of Yazd
Expected recruitment start date
2017-04-04, 1396/01/15
Expected recruitment end date
2017-04-25, 1396/02/05
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Actual recruitment end date
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Trial completion date
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Scientific title
The effects of flaxseed on anthropometric indices and androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Public title
The effect of flaxseed on anthropometric indices and androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Purpose
Supportive
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Polycystic ovary syndrome (having at least two of the following: 1. anovulation or irregular ovulation symptoms 2. biochemical or clinical signs of hyperandrogenism 3. having small cysts in the ovaries), being overweight or obese (BMI greater than or equal to 25), aged 20 to 40 years and desire to collaborate on projects Exclusion criteria: pregnancy and lactation, using of hormonal or steroid drugs , history of gastrointestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease,using of anti-platelet drug, and being sensitive to flax seeds.
Age
No age limit
Gender
Female
Phase
N/A
Groups that have been masked
No information
Sample size
Target sample size: 62
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Double blinded
Blinding description
Placebo
Used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features

Secondary Ids

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Ethics committees

1

Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
ethics Committee of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences of Yazd
Street address
School of health, shahid sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Shohadaye Gomnam Blvd, Alem Square,yazd
City
yazd
Postal code
Approval date
2017-02-05, 1395/11/17
Ethics committee reference number
IR.SSU.SPH.REC.1395.140

Health conditions studied

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Description of health condition studied
Polycystic ovary syndrome
ICD-10 code
E28.2
ICD-10 code description
Polycystic ovarian syndrome Sclerocystic ovary syndrome Stein-Leventhal syndrome

Primary outcomes

1

Description
Serum total testosterone
Timepoint
Before and after of each intervention
Method of measurement
Using ELISA

2

Description
Serum free testosterone
Timepoint
Before and after of each intervention
Method of measurement
Using ELISA

3

Description
Sex hormone binding globulin
Timepoint
Before and after of each intervention
Method of measurement
Using ELISA

Secondary outcomes

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Intervention groups

1

Description
Group 1 consume 15 grams of powdered flaxseed daily for 12 weeks .
Category
Other

2

Description
Group 2 consume 15 grams of Bread powder daily for 12 weeks.
Category
Other

Recruitment centers

1

Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
ISFAHAN SHAHID BEHESHTI HOSBITAL
Full name of responsible person
Street address
shahid beheshti hospital, motahari st, isfahan
City
ISFAHAN

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Vice chancellor for research Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services of Y
Full name of responsible person
امیرهوشنگ مهرپرور
Street address
School of health, shahid sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Shohadaye Gomnam Blvd, Alem Square,yazd
City
Yazd
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Vice chancellor for research Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services of Y
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
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Domestic or foreign origin
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Category of foreign source of funding
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Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
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Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Msc student, Nutrition
Full name of responsible person
zahra heidari
Position
Yazd University of Medical Sciences
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Shohadaye Gomnam Blvd, Alem Square,yazd
City
Yazd
Postal code
Phone
+98 35 3820 9100
Fax
Email
zahra.heidari89@yahoo.com
Web page address

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Azadeh Najarzadeh
Position
PhD in Nutrition Sciences
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Shohadaye Gomnam Blvd, Alem Square,yazd
City
Yazd
Postal code
Phone
+98 35 3820 9100
Fax
Email
azadehnajarzadeh@gmail.com
Web page address

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Yazd University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
zahra heidari
Position
Msc student, Nutrition
Other areas of specialty/work
Street address
Department of Nutrition, School of Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Shohadaye Gomnam Blvd, Alem Square,yazd
City
yazd
Postal code
Phone
+98 35 3820 9100
Fax
Email
zahra.heidari89@yahoo.com
Web page address

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
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Study Protocol
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Statistical Analysis Plan
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Informed Consent Form
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Clinical Study Report
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Analytic Code
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Data Dictionary
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