Can acupuncture boost live births in PCOS? major trial tests it
NCT ID NCT03625531
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether acupuncture (personalized or fixed) or the drug letrozole could help women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a baby. Over 1,100 women took part, receiving treatment for 16 weeks. The main goal was to see which approach led to more live births.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The first affiliated hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China
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