Acupuncture for weight and pregnancy in PCOS
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can help women with PCOS (a hormone condition) who are overweight or obese lose weight and improve their chances of getting pregnant. The trial compares acupuncture with a standard treatment to see if it makes a difference.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 20 and 40 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 40.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and follow the study procedures.
- You have not taken certain medications (like hormonal drugs, antidepressants, or diabetes drugs) in the last 12 weeks.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and haven't been in the last 3 months.
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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