Berberine for PCOS symptoms
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a special form of berberine (a plant compound) to see if it helps with PCOS symptoms like irregular periods and high blood sugar. It may be a good option for women with PCOS who also have excess weight and insulin resistance.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with PCOS by a doctor.
- Your weight is in the overweight or obese range (BMI 25 or higher).
- You have insulin resistance (a blood test shows this).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not taken metformin or similar insulin-sensitizing drugs in the past 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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