Fasting or fitness? study tests which works better for PCOS-Related insulin resistance

NCT ID NCT06882291

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared intermittent fasting and a resistive exercise program to see which better improves insulin resistance in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 72 women aged 25-40 with a BMI over 25 took part. The main goal was to lower HOM-IR, a measure of insulin resistance, and also reduce waist size.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mashtoul Elsouq general Hospital

    ‘Ezbet el-Sharika el-Miṣrîya, Egypt

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