Dihydroartemisinin for PCOS: A Phase 2 Trial
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if dihydroartemisinin (a medicine derived from a plant) can help women with PCOS. It may improve hormone balance and menstrual cycles.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman with PCOS, meaning you have irregular periods and high levels of male hormones or excess hair growth.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be between 18.5 and 28.
- You must have a negative pregnancy test and not plan to become pregnant for the next 6 months.
- You cannot have liver, kidney, or blood disorders (like anemia or low white blood cells).
- You cannot have other hormonal diseases, diabetes, heart disease, or cancer.
- You must stop taking certain medications (like birth control, metformin, or hormone treatments) for at least 2 months before the trial.
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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