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CTRI Number  CTRI/2023/02/049915 [Registered on: 21/02/2023] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 18/07/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  No 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Probiotic
Nutraceutical 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   Study of the efficacy and safety of DHATREE in polycystic ovary syndrome. 
Scientific Title of Study   A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Prospective, Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety Of regime of “DHATHREE” in subjects with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 
Trial Acronym  DHATHREE 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
GHPL-DHT-22-03, version 1.0 dated 06 Sep 2022  Protocol Number 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr Lakshmikantha G 
Designation  Principal Investigator 
Affiliation  K R Hospital 
Address  Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cheluvamba ward, MMC and RI
K R Hospital, Irwin Rd Devaraja Mohalla, Yadavagiri, Mysuru
Mysore
KARNATAKA
570001
India 
Phone    
Fax    
Email  gdrlakshmikantha@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Abhijit Munshi  
Designation  Director Clinical Operations  
Affiliation  Alchemy Clinical Research Services 
Address  Room No 3, First Floor, Alchemy Clinical Research Services, 38, LIG So. Somalwada Road, Manish Nagar Nagpur

Nagpur
MAHARASHTRA
440015
India 
Phone  9822371703  
Fax    
Email  drabhijit@alchemyclinical.in  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Neha Gondhale 
Designation  Head Clinical Operations 
Affiliation  Alchemy Clinical Research Services 
Address  Room No 3, First Floor, Alchemy Clinical Research Services, 38, LIG So. Somalwada Road, Manish Nagar Nagpur

Nagpur
MAHARASHTRA
440015
India 
Phone  9322768717  
Fax    
Email  neha.gondhale@alchemyclinical.in  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Gangwal Healthcare Pvt Ltd 705, Quantum Towers Quantum Tower, Rambagh Lane, Malad, Nadiyawala Colony 2, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Gangwal Healthcare Pvt Ltd 
Address  705, Quantum Towers Quantum Tower, Rambagh Lane, behind State Bank of India, Malad, Nadiyawala Colony 2, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064 
Type of Sponsor  Pharmaceutical industry-Indian 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 3  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
DrLakshmikantha G  K R Hospital   Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Room no 11, Cheluvamba ward, First Floor, K R Hospital Irwin Road Mysore Mysore KARNATAKA
Mysore
KARNATAKA 
9740810611

gdrlakshmikantha@gmail.com 
Dr Amruta Ladke Babarao  Shalinitai Meghe Hospital & Research Center  OPD no 2, Ground floor Shalinitai Meghe Hospital & Research Center , Wanadongri Hingna, Nagpur-441110
Nagpur
MAHARASHTRA 
8600031166

amrutaladke2003@gmail.com 
Dr Joyti Milind Sadavarte   Sunrise Multispeciality Hospital  Department of Gynaecology, Ground floor, Sunrise Multispeciality Hospital K and R Nursing Centre Pvt. Ltd., C.S. No 517 A/ 1, Plot No. 71 Eward, Near Hotel K-tree, Shivaji Park, Kolhapur 416001
Kolhapur
MAHARASHTRA 
7799427722

jyotikobgy@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee
Modification(s)  
No of Ethics Committees= 3  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Aster Aadhar Ethics Committee  Approved 
Institutional Ethics Committee Mysore Medical College and Research Institute and Associated Hospitals  Approved 
Institutional Ethics Committee of Shalinitai Meghe Hospital and Research Centre  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition: E282||Polycystic ovarian syndrome,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent
Modification(s)  
Type  Name  Details 
Comparator Agent  Placebo regime of DHATREE  2 Placebo herbal capsule one hour after breakfast once a day and 1 Placebo Multivitamin (MVM) Sachets after lunch once a day, for 60 days 
Intervention  Regime of DHATREE  2 Herbal capsules one hour after breakfast once a day and 1 Multivitamin (MVM) Sachet after lunch once a day, for 60 days 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  40.00 Year(s)
Gender  Female 
Details  1.Adult female subjects 18 and 40 (both inclusive) years of age.
2.Subject diagnosed of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to Rotterdam Criteria, if she has 2 of the following 3 manifestations:
a) Hyperandrogenism (defined by elevated free testosterone concentration; or Ferriman-Gallwey Score of ≥ 8).
b) Disturbed ovulatory function with chronic oligomenorrhea (cycles of > 35 days, less than nine cycles per year), or amenorrhea (cycle length > 12 weeks) after negative screening pregnancy test.
c)Polycystic ovary as shown by PELVIC ultrasonography.
3.Subjects with established insulin resistance
4.Subject having BMI ≤ 34.9 kg/m2.
5.Subject is willing and able to take oral medications.
6.Subject is willing to continue with regular follow-up as required for the study
7.Subject willing to observe barrier contraception (oral contraceptives or any other hormonal medications not to be consumed) during the study period. 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1.Pregnant or lactating women.
2.Subject with previous medical history or currently having any of the following conditions- Cushing syndrome, late onset of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, androgen-secreting tumors, uncontrolled thyroid disease, hyperprolactinemia; or any other hormonal dysfunction.
3.Subject with history or current status of diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension, symptomatic cardiovascular diseases.
4.Subject with any acute or chronic infections at the time of screening.
5.Subject with history of malignancies.
6.Subject with known history of gynecological surgery.
7.Subject having impaired renal or liver function at the time of screening.
8.Subject who is currently on a medically-assisted weight loss program with medication or surgical procedures.
9.Subject currently having laparoscopic ovarian diathermy.
10.Subject who is willing to or currently undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), or considering participation in any artificial reproduction techniques (ART) program.
11.Subject who has received or is currently receiving following medication within past 3months of screening: clomiphene citrate, insulin sensitizers like Metformin and thiazolidinediones, aromatase inhibitors like anastrozole, letrozole, glucocorticoids, gonadotropins, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, hormonal contraceptives, antiandrogens like spironolactone, cyproterone acetate (CPA), and flutamide, anti-obesity drugs, or any traditional or herbal medicines.
12.Known history or current use of alcohol, smoker or tobacco user, or subject with unstable mental illness.
13.Subject is participating or has participated in any other clinical trial within last 30 days prior to screening.
14.In the opinion of the investigator, the subject is not eligible to participate or may not comply the study procedures.
15.Subject having contraindication or known allergy to any of the study treatment 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   An Open list of random numbers 
Blinding/Masking   Participant and Investigator Blinded 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
1. Percentage of subjects with improvement in menstrual cycle disturbance at 08 weeks of treatment in DHATREE arm vs. Placebo arm (Note: Improvement in menstrual cycle disturbance should be considered in accordance with FIGO recommendations).  Day 0 to Day 60 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
1. Changes in serum testosterone levels after 08 weeks of treatment
2. Changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure after 08 weeks of treatment
3. Changes Hip-Waist ratio after 08 weeks of treatment
4. Changes in BMI after 08 weeks of treatment
5. Changes in lipid levels (TC, TG, LDL and HDL) after 08 weeks of treatment
6. Changes in Estradiol/Progesterone/LH/FSH/SHBG after 08 weeks of treatment
7. Percentage of subjects with improvement in Insulin resistance at 08 weeks of treatment in DHATREE arm vs. Placebo arm 
Day 0 to Day 60 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="68"
Sample Size from India="68" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "68"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="68" 
Phase of Trial   Phase 3/ Phase 4 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   27/02/2023 
Date of Study Completion (India) 27/03/2024 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) 27/03/2024 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="0"
Months="6"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)  
Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Completed 
Publication Details   none yet 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary   This is a Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Prospective, Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety Of regime of “DHATHREE” in subjects with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Subjects fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be enrolled in the study. Enrolled subjects will be under treatment for 12 weeks.The study will include 2 periods for a total of up to 13 weeks: Subjects who meet all the eligibility criteria, based on medical history and clinical examination will be recruited in this study. The duration of a subject’s participation will be approximately 3 months’ in the study. Screening Visit: Visit 1(Day-28 to Day 0) ·Screening assessments may be performed for up to 28 days prior to randomization. Randomization will occur once all screening assessments are complete, and subject’s eligibility for participation is confirmed. ·The following assessments will be done prior to randomization: ·Obtaining Written informed consent (prior to any study-specific procedure) ·Collection of demographic, medical and medication history and personal history ·Physical examination complete general examination, measurements of weight, height, BMI, waist and hip circumference measurement. ·Notes: ØWaist circumference will be measured midway between lower rib margin and the iliac crest in the mid-axillary line at the end of normal expiration. ØHip circumference will be measured with the measuring tap at the highest prominence of the buttock sand parallel to the floor. ·Menstrual history: Regularity of menses: cycle to cycle variation over ·12 months, frequency of menses, heaviness of menstrual flow, and duration of menstrual flow ·Vital signs (pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, body temperature) ·Assessment of eligibility criteria ·Laboratory assessments: hematology, fasting blood glucose (FBG), PPBG, IR, lipid profile (TC, HDL, LDL, TG), Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), Hormone profile* (Luteinizing hormone, FSH, Estradiol, Progesterone), Serum Testosterone level,17-Hydroxy progesterone and urinalysis ·*Hormone profile: ·On Day 02 and on Day 03 of menstrual cycle: FSH, LH and Estradiol ·On Day 21 of menstrual cycle -Progesterone ·Serum Pregnancy test ·Pelvic ultrasound will be performed at screening for determining the eligibility of the Subject, if a recent report is not available(within 3 months) ·Once above assessments are completed and subject’s eligibility is confirmed, following procedures will be performed:   Visit-02: Randomization (Day 01): Treatment allocation either Dhatree or Placebo ·Allocation and dispensing of study treatment, and subject diaries ·Prior and concomitant medications recording ·Adverse event recording and reporting, as applicable ·Urine Pregnancy Test   The subject will be followed up at Visit 3: (Day 15 ± 2) (Telephonic) Visit 4: Interim (Day 30 ± 3) Visit 5: Follow up 3 (Day 45 ± 2) (Telephonic) Visit 6: End of Study (EOS)assessment (Day 60 ± 3)   The following assessments will be performed at each of these clinic study visits: oEvaluation of menstrual frequency & improvement in frequency of menstruation– ·Physical examination, complete general examination, measurements of weight, and hip and waist circumferences and BMI. ·Vital signs measurements (pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, body temperature) ·Laboratory assessments: ØAt screening and Week 8: Hematology, lipid profile (TC, HDL, LDL, TG), Hormone profile* (Luteinizing hormone, FSH, Estradiol, Progesterone), PPBG, IR, Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), Serum Testosterone level,17-Hydroxy progesterone and urinalysis ØUrine Pregnancy Test. ØFasting Blood Glucose level-at all site visits ·Dispensing of study medication at Visit-02 and 04 ·Reviewing Subject diaries ·Prior and Concomitant medications recording ·Adverse event recording and reporting, as applicable ·Final accountability of study treatment/tablets and retrieval at week 8. ·Return of subject dairy at week 8. ·Subjects who test positive for pregnancy any time during the study will be discontinued from the study, and will be followed up by the investigator as per regulatory requirement.
 
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