Prebiotic Fiber for Irregular Periods in Women
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking a prebiotic fiber (inulin) can help women who are in the later years of their reproductive life (before menopause) and have irregular periods. You may be eligible if you are overweight, have irregular cycles, sit a lot, and do not exercise much.
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Who can take part
- Your BMI (body mass index) is between 25 and 40, meaning you are overweight or obese.
- You have irregular periods (cycles shorter than 21 days or longer than 35 days, or you've missed 2 or more periods in a row).
- Your weight has been stable (within 5% of your normal weight) for the last 3 months.
- You sit for at least 6 hours each day and get less than 150 minutes of planned exercise per week.
- You have NOT taken antibiotics (by mouth or vaginally) in the last 6 months, and you do NOT have a chronic disease like diabetes, cancer, or a gut condition.
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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