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

NCT ID NCT07158723

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

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Contacts and locations

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  • Center for Human Nutrition

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    Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72704, United States

  • Center for Human Nutrition

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    Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72704, United States

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