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Follistatin 344

FS-344, Activin-Binding Protein, FST344

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Studies 2
Trials 73
Completed PHASE2 INTERVENTIONAL NCT02656121

Correction of Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Effect on Ovulation Induction in Women With PCOS (VIDEO): A Feasibility RCT

View on ClinicalTrials.gov Updated Dec 15, 2025

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

Name: Vitamin D
Type: DRUG
Description: 6000 IU of vitamin D3
Name: Ovulatory Agent
Type: DRUG
Description: only Clomophine Citrate

Primary Outcomes

Measure: cumulative clomiphene citrate-induced ovulation rates
TimeFrame: 6 months
Description: Ultrasound Folliculometry was performed every other day starting on the 10th day of the induction cycle. Until, at least, one follicle reached 18mm in diameter

Trial Information

NCT ID

NCT02656121

Status

Completed

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Phases

PHASE2

Sponsor

Ain Shams University

Last Updated

December 15, 2025

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