PCOS diet study: High-Fiber, Low-Sugar plan shows promise
NCT ID NCT07426146
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a 6-month diet low in sugar and high in fiber can improve insulin resistance, hormone levels, and menstrual cycles in 56 women with PCOS living in remote Yunnan, China. The diet is adapted to local eating habits to make it easier to follow. The goal is to find practical ways to manage PCOS long-term in places with limited resources.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 56 people
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- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Women aged 18-40 years who have resided locally for ≥12 months and meet the diagnostic criteria for PCOS will be eligible for inclusion.
- Ages
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19 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * PCOS diagnosis will follow the Rotterdam criteria (presence of two of the following three features: oligo-/anovulation, clinical/biochemical hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovarian morphology, with exclusion of related disorders). Additional inclusion criteria comprise: body mass index (BMI) ≥24 kg/m² (Chinese obesity threshold), stable weight for at least 3 months prior to enrollment (±2 kg), willingness to maintain current physical activity levels throughout the study period, and residence within the designated study area for a minimum of 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy or lactation; type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes; thyroid dysfunction, hyperprolactinemia, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome, androgen-secreting tumors, or other endocrine disorders affecting metabolism; use of hormonal contraceptives, insulin sensitizers, or anti-obesity medications within the past 3 months (e.g., metformin, GLP-1 receptor agonists, systemic corticosteroids, hormonal contraceptives, anti-androgens). Severe hepatic/renal/cardiovascular disease; gastrointestinal disorders incompatible with high-fiber diets; history of bariatric surgery; current participation in other dietary intervention programs; and individuals with cognitive impairment or language communication barriers who cannot comprehend the study procedures or provide informed consent. Participants will be required to maintain their habitual physical activity levels during the intervention period and must not initiate new weight-loss medications/supplements; any deviations will be documented as protocol violations
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Gynaecology, Gengma People's Hospital
RECRUITINGGengma County, Yunnan, 677500, China
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Gengma People's Hospital
RECRUITINGLincang, Yunnan, 677500, China
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