Drug or diet? new study tests semaglutide against lifestyle for PCOS

NCT ID NCT03919929

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at 60 girls with obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). They were given either a weekly semaglutide injection or a special diet for 12 weeks. The goal was to see which approach better reduced liver fat and improved how the body uses insulin. The results help doctors understand treatment options for managing PCOS and related health issues.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ADOLESCENT OBESITY are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado Anshutz Medical Campus/Children's Hospital Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.