Alpha Lipoic Acid and Myo-Inositol for PCOS Without Diabetes
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether two natural supplements—alpha lipoic acid and myo-inositol—can help manage PCOS symptoms in women without diabetes. The trial aims to see if this combination improves insulin sensitivity and ovulation.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 21 and 40 years old
- You have been diagnosed with PCOS using Rotterdam criteria (a standard diagnostic method)
- You are not currently pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
- You have not taken hormonal medications (like birth control pills or insulin-sensitizing drugs) in the past 3 months
- You do not have diabetes, high blood pressure, or thyroid disorders
- You do not have a history of heart, kidney, or liver disease
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