Diet for PCOS: Low glycemic, high fiber study in Yunnan
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if a diet low in quickly digested carbs (low glycemic index) and high in fiber can help women with PCOS who are overweight. You'll follow this eating plan and not change your exercise, to see how it affects your PCOS symptoms over several months.
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Who can take part
- You have PCOS as diagnosed by the Rotterdam criteria (at least 2 of: irregular periods, high male hormones, or ovarian cysts).
- Your BMI is 24 or higher (the Chinese cut-off for overweight).
- Your weight has been steady (within about 4 pounds) for the past 3 months.
- You haven't used birth control pills, metformin, weight-loss drugs, or hormone-affecting medicines in the last 3 months.
- You don't have diabetes, thyroid disorders, certain adrenal problems, or other serious health conditions like liver or kidney disease.
- You are willing to stay in the study area (remote Yunnan) for at least 6 months and keep your usual physical activity.
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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