Fish Oil, Metformin and Heart Health in PCOS
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether fish oil and metformin can improve heart health in people with PCOS who are overweight or have high blood sugar or fats. It combines two common approaches to see if they work better together.
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Who can take part
- You have PCOS
- You are overweight or have a body mass index over 25
- Your fasting blood test shows high triglycerides (a type of fat) or related fat particles in your blood
- Your blood sugar or insulin levels are higher than normal, or you have type 2 diabetes
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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