Effects of HICT and Intermittent Fasting on PCOS

Last updated: May 19, 2024
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Reproductive Health

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Treatment

Intermittent Fasting (IF)

Combination of HICT and IF

High Intensity Circuit training (HICT)

Clinical Study ID

NCT06302166
REC/MS-PT/01720
  • Ages 18-35
  • Female

Study Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of High intensity circuit training, Intermittent Fasting, and their combination on PCOS morphology, Anthropometrics, clinical hyperandrogenism and body image concerns in females with PCOS.

Participants will be divided into three groups who will receive High intensity circuit training, Intermittent fasting and their combination. The outcomes will be PCOS morphology, anthropometrics', clinical hyperandrogenism and body image concerns.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Unmarried females

  • Diagnosed with PCOS Phenotype A based on Rotterdam Criteria:

  • PCOM on US

  • Ovulatory dysfunction

  • Clinical Hyperandrogenism (Hirsutism modified Ferriman Gallway score ≥ 8)

  • Not engaged in any regular lifestyle intervention for <3 Months prior toinclusion

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Use of Estrogen, Progestin or combination.

  • Taking medications or supplements for Insulin resistance < 3 months prior to theinclusion

  • Type I or II DM

  • Hypo/hyperthyroidism

  • BMI ≥27 (Obese according to BMI Asia)

Study Design

Total Participants: 33
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Intermittent Fasting (IF)
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 15, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
July 01, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • AlMuratza Hospital

    Rawalpindi, Punjab 44000
    Pakistan

    Site Not Available

  • Bilal Hospital

    Rawalpindi, Punjab 44000
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

  • Noor Clinic

    Rawalpindi, Punjab 44000
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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