Polycystic ovary syndrome
MONDO:0008487A disorder that manifests as multiple cysts on the ovaries. It results in hormonal imbalances and leads to irregular and abnormal menstrual periods, excess growth of hair, acne eruptions and obesity.
Also known as: PCOS, Stein-Leventhal syndrome, polycystic ovarian disease, polycystic ovaries, polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS1, polycystic ovary syndrome 1, PCO1
201 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 201 tagged with Polycystic ovary syndrome itself.
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Diabetes drug dapagliflozin takes on metformin in PCOS hormone battle
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers compare dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, with metformin, the standard insulin-sensitizing treatment, in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. The trial enrolls 70 women aged 18 to 40 who have PCOS and infertility. Over the study, the team measures changes in follicle-s…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 18:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug dapagliflozin takes on metformin in PCOS hormone battle
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers compare dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, with metformin, the standard insulin-sensitizing treatment, in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The trial enrolls 60 women aged 18 to 40 who have PCOS and infertility. The main goal is to see how each drug affects fe…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can acupuncture help PCOS-Related insulin resistance?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether acupuncture can improve insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The study includes two phases: first, a small group of 20 women receives active acupuncture plus lifestyle advice to check safety and feasibility. Then, a larger ra…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can diet plus inositol or metformin tame insulin resistance in PCOS?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding inositol or metformin to either a Mediterranean or low-carbohydrate diet improves insulin resistance in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). About 90 to 102 participants will be randomly assigned to one of six groups and followed for …
Sponsor: Dicle University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could interval training and fasting tame PCOS insulin resistance?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether combining high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with intermittent fasting (14-hour fast, 10-hour eating window) can reduce insulin resistance in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Participants will follow a supervised exercise pro…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug boost pregnancy success in women with PCOS?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether giving obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) a GLP-1 receptor agonist (a drug that helps control appetite and blood sugar) along with healthy lifestyle education for 12 weeks before starting fertility treatment can improve their chances…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored exercise may boost fat burning in women with PCOS
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a supervised, adapted physical activity program can improve how the body burns fat during walking in women with overweight or obesity, both with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers will compare changes in fat oxidation and oth…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a protein boost make a PCOS supplement work better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares myo-inositol alone versus myo-inositol plus alpha-lactalbumin in 82 women with PCOS who want to conceive. Over 12 weeks, researchers will track pregnancy rates, menstrual regularity, and metabolic changes. The goal is to see if adding alpha-lactalbumin improve…
Sponsor: Quaid-e-Azam Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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PCOS showdown: which drug tames hormones better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two drugs—metformin and myo-inositol—for managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in 60 women. Over 3 months, researchers will check if either drug helps restore regular menstrual cycles and improve hormone balance. The goal is to see which option works bette…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fatima Tariq • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Dietary program aims to tame PCOS in overweight women
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 24-week dietary program for overweight or obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The goal is to see if a carefully planned, calorie-controlled diet can improve menstrual regularity and metabolic health better than standard care. 160 women will parti…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Diet and supplement combo tested for PCOS relief
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a low-calorie Mediterranean diet plus a synbiotic supplement (a mix of good bacteria and fiber) can improve body measurements, blood markers, and quality of life in overweight or obese women with PCOS. About 32 women will be randomly assigned to get ei…
Sponsor: Atlas University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Could a simple diet and magnesium help women with PCOS?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a light fasting diet combined with magnesium supplements can improve cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and lower oxidative stress in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Forty-six women will follow the diet and take either magnesium or a…
Sponsor: Behnood Abbasi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can eating only between 8 AM and 4 PM help women with PCOS?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether limiting food intake to an 8-hour window each day (16:8 time-restricted feeding) can improve weight, blood sugar, and appetite-related hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Forty-five women will be split into three groups: two PCOS g…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Could a classroom program curb a leading cause of hormonal disorders in teens?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a structured educational program, based on the Expanded Health Belief Model, can encourage female high school students to adopt behaviors that protect against polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The program includes sessions on PCOS awareness, perceived ris…
Sponsor: Salwan Abed Laftah • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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App-Based workouts could ease PCOS symptoms, small trial hopes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an 8-week exercise program done through a digital platform can improve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women aged 18-40. Participants will be split into three groups: digital exercise, in-person exercise, or general physical activity advic…
Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Mind over PCOS: theta healing trial targets fertility fears
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 5-day online Theta Healing program—including meditation, visualization, and self-compassion exercises—in 142 women with PCOS. The goal is to see if it reduces fertility anxiety and improves body image compared to usual care alone. Results will be measured 6 wee…
Sponsor: Ankara Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a diet app tame PCOS symptoms? new study investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test if a mobile app that gives personalized Mediterranean diet advice can help women with PCOS improve their cholesterol, weight, and overall health. Sixty women will be split into two groups: one using the app and one getting standard lifestyle advice. The goal …
Sponsor: Federal State Budgetary Institution, V. A. Almazov Federal North-West Medical Research Centre, of the Ministry of Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a plant compound tame PCOS symptoms?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a daily berberine supplement (550 mg) can improve PCOS symptoms like excess hair growth, acne, and weight in 150 women aged 18-40. Participants are split into three groups: those not taking inositol, those already on inositol, and a control group receivin…
Sponsor: Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Gentler IVF alternative tested for PCOS patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares in vitro maturation (IVM) to conventional ovarian stimulation in 84 women with severe PCOS undergoing their first fertility treatment. The goal is to see which method causes less pain, fewer side effects, and better quality of life. Participants will fill out …
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Ancient hijama therapy tested for PCOS relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether wet cupping (Hijama) can improve menstrual regularity, reduce pain, and boost fertility in women with PCOS. Sixty women aged 20-40 will be randomly assigned to receive three monthly cupping sessions or standard lifestyle advice. Researchers will track cha…
Sponsor: Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:06 UTC
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PCOS may fuel fatty liver in teens even after accounting for obesity — a study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) independently contributes to fatty liver disease in adolescent girls, beyond the effects of obesity. Researchers will compare three groups of girls aged 10–18: those with PCOS and obesity, those with obesity alone, and …
Sponsor: Kayseri City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pancreatic peptide hold clues to PCOS-Related insulin resistance?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a hormone called preptin, which is released alongside insulin, is linked to insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers will measure preptin levels in 60 women diagnosed with PCOS and compare them to markers of insuli…
Sponsor: GÜLDEN ANATACA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sugar test reveals hidden metabolic clues in PCOS
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates how the bodies of women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) respond to sugar compared to women without the condition. Participants drink a sugary solution, and blood and urine samples are analyzed using advanced technology to track changes in proteins, m…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to unlock fertility secrets in PCOS
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 473 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and a control group to understand what affects their ability to get pregnant. Researchers will look at medical history, hormone levels, and lifestyle factors to see which ones help or hinder natural or assiste…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New PCOS study aims to map hidden patterns of the condition
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will collect existing lab results and medical history from 100 women aged 18 to 45 with PCOS. No treatments or interventions are given. The goal is to identify distinct hormonal and metabolic patterns that could help explain the condition and guide future…
Sponsor: AnnieGuard Corp. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Fertility drugs and gut health: a new study investigates the link
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether fertility treatments change irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms in women. Researchers will follow 120 women—60 with PCOS starting IVF and 60 freezing eggs for social reasons. Participants fill out questionnaires about gut symptoms, anxiety, and dep…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New study probes protein clues in PCOS and heart disease link
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure levels of two proteins, SCUBE-1 and SCUBE-3, in the blood of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and compare them to healthy women. Researchers want to see if these proteins are linked to inflammation and a higher risk of heart problems. About 56 w…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Which hormone protocol yields healthier embryos for PCOS patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two common ovarian stimulation protocols—PPOS (using a progesterone-like drug) and GnRH antagonist—in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who are undergoing preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A). The goal is to see which method results in more geneti…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ShangHai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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PCOS and fibromyalgia: is there a hidden link?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check how often fibromyalgia occurs in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and how pain relates to mood and insulin resistance. About 140 women aged 18-40 with PCOS and a healthy control group will answer questionnaires and have pain thresholds measured. T…
Sponsor: Ufuk University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC