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Comparison of the Clinical Efficacy of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Metformin in the Treatment of Obese Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Sponsor

Source record

Shanghai 10th People's Hospital

Phase

Source record

Phase 4

Modality

AI-normalized

small molecule

Target

AI-normalized

Insulin resistance and metabolic abnormalities associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Indication / condition

AI-normalized

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Intervention

Source record

laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Metformin Pill

Source & freshness

Source record

NCT ID

NCT04508634

Original source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Source last updated

Apr 12, 2023

Ingested at

Jun 11, 2026

Internal sync

Jun 11, 2026

Model version

trialsignal-ai-v1

Normalized confidence

96%

Validation status

validated

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NCT ID

NCT04508634

Title

Comparison of the Clinical Efficacy of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Metformin in the Treatment of Obese Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Sponsor

Shanghai 10th People's Hospital

Status

UNKNOWN

Phase

Phase 4

Condition raw

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Condition normalized

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Modality raw

small molecule

Modality normalized

small molecule

Target raw

Insulin resistance and metabolic abnormalities associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Target normalized

Insulin resistance and metabolic abnormalities associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Interventions

laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Metformin Pill

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The clinical trial compares laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) with metformin in treating obese patients with PCOS, a condition affecting 5% to 15% of premenopausal women. Given the rising prevalence of obesity and metabolic disorders, successful outcomes could position LSG as a viable alternative to pharmacological treatments, potentially expanding market share in obesity management. The trial's findings may influence clinical guidelines and treatment paradigms, enhancing the competitive landscape for surgical interventions in metabolic disorders. Stakeholders should monitor the trial's progress and results for implications on reimbursement and market access strategies.

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