Structured exercise may improve PCOS symptoms, small trial suggests

NCT ID NCT07157371

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 25-week supervised aerobic exercise program, added to usual medication and diet, can improve hormone levels, menstrual regularity, and quality of life in 60 women with insulin-resistant PCOS. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exercise group or a control group that only receives standard care. The researchers will measure changes in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), androgen levels, menstrual irregularity, and mental health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: supervised structured aerobic exercise training
What this could lead to: If this works, it could show that a structured exercise program is a helpful add-on to standard care for managing PCOS symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all women with PCOS. Exercise alone may not be enough to significantly change hormone levels or menstrual cycles.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

metabolic syndrome X polycystic ovary syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AEROBIC EXERCISE POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) WALKING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sculpture Gym

Lahore, 53710, Pakistan

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