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
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Locations
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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