Effects of Acupuncture on Body Mass Index in Overweight and Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS )
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Estimated Enrollment
- 52
Summary
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Overweight
- PCOS
- Type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Design
- Allocation: RandomizedIntervention Model: Parallel AssignmentMasking: Double (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)Primary Purpose: Treatment
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 20 years and 40 years
- Gender
- Only males
Description
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 6 to 18% of all women and is the most common female endocrine and metabolic disorder during the reproductive years. PCOS is characterized by anovulation, hyperandrogenism and metabolic dysfunction.Obesity is ~40% higher in women with PCOS than in healthy wome...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 6 to 18% of all women and is the most common female endocrine and metabolic disorder during the reproductive years. PCOS is characterized by anovulation, hyperandrogenism and metabolic dysfunction.Obesity is ~40% higher in women with PCOS than in healthy women. Overweight results in irregular cycles, insulin resistance and infertility. Acupuncture is assumed to reduce weight The overall hypothesis is that if the Body mass index (BMI) decreased, ovulation can be induced, hyperandrogenism decreased, and insulin sensitivity improved in these women. Although several treatment strategies have shown efficacy, importantly, there is a need for Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) to strengthen the evidence base for clinical and policy decision-making. Therefore, the investigators aim to compare the effect of acupuncture, with usual care (lifestyle management) for weight loss, and improvement and prevention of reproductive and metabolic dysfunction in overweight and obese women with PCOS.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT04193371
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Study Director: haolin zhang Peking University Third Hospital