Can a natural supplement beat a common drug for PCOS weight loss?

NCT ID NCT07387679

First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study compared myo-inositol (a natural supplement) with metformin (a common diabetes drug) for helping women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) lose weight. Sixty women aged 18-45 with PCOS took part. The main goal was to see which treatment reduced body mass index (BMI) more effectively.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bahwal Victoria Hospital

    Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan

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