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Steak solution? lean beef may tame blood sugar in teens with PCOS

NCT ID NCT07780188

Disease control Sponsor: Texas A&M University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a 12-week diet that includes at least one daily serving of lean beef, as part of a healthy meal plan, can improve blood sugar control in adolescent girls with PCOS. Participants will receive nutrition counseling and free beef, and researchers will measure changes in blood sugar markers and quality of life. The goal is to see if this simple dietary change is both effective and practical for teens.

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Active substance
A 12-week dietary intervention (Beef+) that adds at least one 3-ounce serving of unprocessed, lean beef (less than 10% fat) per day to a healthy meal plan, supported by nutrition counseling and free beef.
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, food-based way to help teens with PCOS improve blood sugar control and quality of life without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to everyone. The main risk is that adding beef might not improve blood sugar and could affect heart health, though the study monitors safety.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 36 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Apr 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

11 to 17 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female Adolescent * 11-17 years old * Suspected or confirmed diagnosis of PCOS * ≥1-year post-menarche * BMI ≥85th percentile for age/height * Able to read and speak English Exclusion Criteria: * Medications affecting glucoregulation, metabolic health, and/or appetite (e.g., metformin, GLP-1) * Unable or unwilling to eat beef * Pregnant or planning pregnancy during study * HbA1c ≥6.5% * Unwilling or unable to complete study procedures * Conditions affecting ability to complete study procedures or the intervention such as gastrointestinal diseases or syndromes, bleeding disorders, ongoing or unresolved eating disorder) * Conditions affecting reproductive function other than PCOS * Conditions that may interfere with continuous glucose monitor (CGM) application or use, including dermatological conditions such as eczema or allergies/reactions to medical adhesives Conditional Exclusion Criteria: \- Current use of hormonal contraceptives if in the suspected PCOS group (allowable if current for at least the previous 3 months with physician-confirmed PCOS)

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Conditions

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Hirsutism Hyperandrogenism Menstruation Disturbances obesity disorder Overweight polycystic ovary syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hirsutism Hyperandrogenism Irregular menstrual cycle Irregular menstrual cycles Obese adolescents Overweight (without type 2 diabetes) with weight-related comorbidities Overweight adolescents PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)

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Locations

  • Texas A&M AgriLife

    RECRUITING

    College Station, Texas, 77843, United States

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