SCUBE Proteins in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (IPSOS)

Sponsor
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Study ID
NCT07396402
Status
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Conditions

  • Insulin Resistance
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - 35 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Blood Sample Collection for SCUBE-1 and SCUBE-3 Measurement — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    Blood sample collection performed specifically for research purposes to measure circulating SCUBE-1 and SCUBE-3 levels using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Study Details

This study investigates circulating levels of SCUBE-1 and SCUBE-3 proteins in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) compared with healthy controls. Differences between normoinsulinemic and hyperinsulinemic PCOS subgroups will be evaluated, as well as correlations with clinical and metabolic parameters related to inflammation and cardiovascular risk.

Key Dates

First listed
Feb 9, 2026
Start date
Jan 15, 2026
Status verified
Jan 2026
Primary completion
Jul 1, 2026
Completion
Jul 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
56 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: Arm 1: PCOS - Normoinsulinemic
    Description: Women with PCOS and normal insulin sensitivity Intervention: Blood sample collection for SCUBE-1 and SCUBE-3 measurement by ELISA
  • Experimental: Arm 2: PCOS - Hyperinsulinemic
    Description: Women with PCOS and insulin resistance Intervention: Blood sample collection for SCUBE-1 and SCUBE-3 measurement by ELISA
  • Experimental: Arm 3: Healthy Controls
    Description: Healthy women of reproductive age without PCOS Intervention: Blood sample collection for SCUBE-1 and SCUBE-3 measurement by ELISA

Primary Outcome Measure

Circulating SCUBE-1 levels [ Time Frame: At enrollment ]

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