PCOS showdown: metformin, inositol, or diet – which wins?
NCT ID NCT07380841
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 192 women with PCOS to see which treatment works best for improving insulin resistance and other symptoms. Participants were randomly assigned to take metformin, inositol, follow a calorie-restricted diet, or combine all three for 12 weeks. The goal was to find the most effective approach for managing PCOS and its related metabolic issues.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pakistan Institute of Health Sciences / Islamabad Medical and Dental College (IMDC)
Islamabad, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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