NCT00640224
Who may be able to join
Who might be able to join this trial:
- Be between 10 and 20 years old
- Have reached a certain stage of puberty (mid-to-late puberty) and have already had their first menstrual period (confirm with trial site)
- Have a BMI (body weight relative to height) at or above the 85th percentile for their age and sex, meaning their weight is higher than at least 85% of peers their age
Who may not be able to join:
- Currently taking oral medications for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) or any medications that can affect bone health, such as anti-seizure drugs
- Have another ongoing illness — physical or mental — or take regular medications that could affect hormone levels or gland function
- Have already been diagnosed with diabetes
- Have had bone surgery before, a previous fracture related to weak bones, or any broken bone in the past 12 months
- Have previously had a blood clot in a vein or in the lungs — this applies to participants with PCOS only (confirm with trial site)
- Have very low vitamin D levels in their blood (below a certain threshold)
- Have too much potassium in their blood (above a certain level)
- Have a positive pregnancy test (based on a blood test)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Peripheral Insulin Sensitivity at Baseline and 6 Months.; Hepatic Insulin Sensitivity at Baseline and 6 Months.; Glucose Tolerance Status at Baseline and 6 Months.
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 30 June 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.