Red yeast rice for PCOS inflammation
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if a natural supplement called red yeast rice can help reduce long-term inflammation in women with PCOS by improving how gut bacteria work. If you have PCOS and are not pregnant or using certain medications, you might be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with PCOS (with irregular periods, high male hormones, or special cysts on ultrasound).
- You are not pregnant and agree to avoid pregnancy during the study.
- You have not taken antibiotics, probiotics, or similar gut-altering medications in the last 3 months.
- You do not have a serious infection or major organ disease (like severe liver, kidney, or heart problems).
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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