Can acupuncture boost live births in PCOS? major trial tests it

NCT ID NCT03625531

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

polycystic ovary syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The first affiliated hospital of Guangzhou Medical University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China