Acupuncture or metformin for insulin resistance in PCOS
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture or the diabetes medicine metformin can improve insulin resistance in women with PCOS. It may help with hormone-related symptoms and metabolic health, comparing the two approaches against usual care for non-PCOS controls.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman age 18 to 40
- Your BMI is between 25 and 40
- You have PCOS diagnosed by a specialist, with at least two symptom areas: higher male-hormone signs, irregular or absent periods, or specific ovary findings on ultrasound
- You must be willing to sign the consent form
- In the past 12 weeks (or 6 months for some shots), you have not used certain hormones or diabetes/insulin medicines
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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