Fasting or lifting weights: which works better for PCOS?
NCT ID NCT06882291
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compared two lifestyle approaches—intermittent fasting (eating only during an 8-hour window) and resistive exercise (like weight training)—for improving insulin resistance in 72 obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The goal was to see which method is more effective. Participants were followed for 8 weeks, and researchers measured changes in insulin resistance and waist size.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Intermittent fasting diet and resistive exercise program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that intermittent fasting or resistive exercise is a practical way to improve insulin resistance in obese women with PCOS, potentially guiding future lifestyle-based treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to all women with PCOS. Also, lifestyle interventions can be hard to maintain long-term.
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Locations
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Mashtoul Elsouq general Hospital
‘Ezbet el-Sharika el-Miṣrîya, Egypt