Can a diet tame PCOS? study pits DASH against Low-Carb

NCT ID NCT05452642

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a DASH diet or a very low-carbohydrate diet is better at improving blood sugar control and body weight in adults with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 223 participants will follow one of the two diets for 12 months, with support from psychological skills training. The goal is to find which diet works best for managing PCOS symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

DASH diet or very low-carbohydrate diet

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could show that one of these diets is better for managing blood sugar and weight in people with PCOS, offering a practical lifestyle approach.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results depend on participants sticking to the diet. It may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits are not yet known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

polycystic ovary syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States