Protein power: could a High-Protein diet tame PCOS metabolic risks?

NCT ID NCT07158723

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a higher protein diet (30% of calories from protein) can improve metabolic health in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Sixty women with PCOS will follow a calorie-restricted diet for 16 weeks, with some eating more protein. Researchers will measure changes in lean body mass, fat mass, and sleep quality.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: higher protein dietary pattern
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to help manage metabolic complications like insulin resistance and heart disease risk in women with PCOS.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (60 participants) testing a dietary change, not a drug. Results may not apply to all women with PCOS, and the effect may be modest or hard to sustain long-term.

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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.

POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Center for Human Nutrition
RECRUITING

Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72704, United States
Center for Human Nutrition
RECRUITING

Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72704, United States

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