Can adding exercise to diet help women with PCOS?
NCT ID NCT05377021
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a diet-only or a diet-plus-exercise program works better for obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Twenty-seven women were split into two groups: one received dietary advice, the other got both diet and personalized exercise recommendations for 12 weeks. Researchers tracked weight, quality of life, and PCOS symptoms to see which approach helped more.
What this could mean
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Active substance
lifestyle change (diet and exercise)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that adding exercise to diet is more effective for managing PCOS symptoms and improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 27 participants, so results may not apply to all women with PCOS. It tests lifestyle changes, not a new drug or cure.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Dokuz Eylül University
Izmir, İzmir, Turkey (Türkiye)