Follistatin 315
Activin-Binding Protein, FSH-Suppressing Protein, FST-315, FS-315
Correction of Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Effect on Ovulation Induction in Women With PCOS (VIDEO): A Feasibility RCT
Brief Summary
Recently, a special emphasis has recently been directed to the potential role of vitamin D and some regulatory peptides (e.g. adipokines and follistatin) and their associated metabolic roles and genetic factors in the development of PCOS and its related co-morbidities. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of conducting a pragmatic RCT assessing the effectiveness of adopting a protocol of screening for and correcting Vitamin D deficiency in women with PCOS seeking fertility treatment in a low/middle income care (LMIC) setting
Detailed Description
Research question: In PCOS patients, is there any effect of vitamin D testing and correction on ovulation induction in women with PCOS? Research hypothesis: There is effect of testing and correcting vitamin D status as regard ovulation in patients with PCOS
Interventions
Primary Outcomes
Trial Information
NCT02656121
Completed
INTERVENTIONAL
PHASE2
Ain Shams University
December 15, 2025