Could two common supplements help tame PCOS symptoms?

NCT ID NCT07182526

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Al-Mustansiriyah University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding quercetin or alpha lipoic acid to standard metformin therapy can improve hormone levels, blood sugar, and quality of life in women with PCOS. About 150 women aged 18-40 will be randomly assigned to one of three groups for three months. Researchers will track changes in hormones, metabolism, and side effects to see if these supplements offer extra benefits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Quercetin and Alpha Lipoic Acid (as add-ons to metformin)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a simple, affordable way to improve hormone balance and metabolic health in women with PCOS.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 150 participants over 3 months. Results may not apply to all PCOS patients, and the supplements may cause side effects or show no added benefit over metformin alone.

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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.

PCOS (POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME) OF BILATERAL OVARIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mustansiriyah University/ College of Pharmacy
RECRUITING

Baghdad, Karkh, 00964, Iraq

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