PCOS showdown: which drug tames hormones better?
NCT ID NCT07459595
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This 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 better for common PCOS symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Metformin and myo-inositol
- What this could lead to
- If one works better, it could offer a simpler, more effective option for managing PCOS symptoms like irregular periods and hormone levels.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small phase 1 trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Both drugs have known side effects like stomach upset.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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16 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Married or unmarried * Diagnosed with PCOS (females presenting with compliant of irregular cycle for \>3 months, with hirsutism, acne, presence of polycystic ovaries detected on ultrasound ). Exclusion Criteria: * Females already taken or taking PCOS treatment (on medical record) * Females already enrolled in another trial program * Females already taking trial drugs * Females with chronic diabetes (BSR\>200 mg/dl), hypertension (BP≥140/90mmHg) * Females with PCOS along with gestational sac (on ultrasound) * Females allergic to any content of trial drugs (on history)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CMH Gujranwala
Guiranwala, Punjab Province, 52230, Pakistan
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