Magnesium and levocarnitine for PCOS symptoms
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Part of Cancer, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking magnesium and levocarnitine (a natural substance that helps cells make energy) can improve metabolism and reduce symptoms like irregular periods or weight gain in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). If you have PCOS, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 19 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with PCOS using the Rotterdam criteria (which look at irregular periods, high male hormones, or cysts on ovaries).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and will avoid pregnancy during the study.
- You do not have thyroid problems, kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of seizures.
- You are not taking any vitamin or mineral supplements (like magnesium pills) for treatment purposes.
- You do not have certain nervous system conditions (like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's).
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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