PCOS symptom check: new tool could improve patient care
NCT ID NCT07402980
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study created and tested a new questionnaire to measure both the severity of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms and the distress they cause. Researchers enrolled 227 women diagnosed with PCOS in Turkey. Participants completed online surveys, including the new inventory, to see if it is a reliable and valid tool for assessing PCOS-related symptoms and emotional impact.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this inventory could give doctors a better way to understand and track PCOS symptoms and emotional distress in patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study focused on developing a questionnaire, not testing a treatment. The inventory may need further validation in other groups before widespread use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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227 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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.
Who is studied
The study population consists of women aged 18-49 who have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). The study aims to reach a sample size of at least 85 to 170 participants. Women who meet the inclusion criteria and agree to participate on a voluntary basis will be invited to the study. Data will be collected via an online survey form prepared by the researchers. Participants will be recruited through social media platforms (such as WhatsApp and Instagram). To ensure ethical standards, an informed consent text will be included at the beginning of the online form, and a mandatory question will be used to confirm voluntary participation. Additionally, a mandatory screening question regarding PCOS diagnosis will be included to verify that participants meet the inclusion criteria; individuals without a PCOS diagnosis will be excluded from the sample.
- Ages
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18 to 49 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Being a woman aged 18-49 (of reproductive age) who states she has been diagnosed with PCOS * Being able to read and understand Turkish * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a disease that could cause symptoms similar to PCOS (such as Cushing's syndrome, thyroid dysfunction, hyperprolactinemia, androgen-secreting tumors)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, 14030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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