Could two common supplements help women with PCOS?
NCT ID NCT07182526
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 41 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding quercetin or alpha lipoic acid to standard metformin therapy can improve hormone levels, blood sugar, and cholesterol in women with PCOS. 150 women aged 18-40 will be randomly assigned to one of three groups for three months. Researchers will track changes in hormones, metabolic markers, and quality of life to see if these supplements offer extra benefits.
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Mustansiriyah University/ College of Pharmacy
RECRUITINGBaghdad, Karkh, 00964, Iraq
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Quercetin and Alpha Lipoic Acid (as add-ons to metformin)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost 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. The supplements may not provide significant benefit beyond standard metformin therapy.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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