Effect of Ultrasound Acupoints on Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Last updated: March 9, 2025
Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Reproductive Health

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Treatment

Standard care program

Placebo ultrasound at acupuncture points

Pulsed ultrasound at acupuncture points

Clinical Study ID

NCT06844903
KFSIRB200-361
  • Ages 18-35
  • Female

Study Summary

This study will be conducted to evaluate the effect of ultrasound acupoints on menstrual irregularity and hormone levels on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patient.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults range between 18 and 35 years.

  • All patients will be stopped drugs that affect the result during study period.

  • body mass index (BMI) not exceeding 30 kg/m2.

  • have the symptoms of oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea (appendix I).

  • No documented or observable psychiatric or neurological disorders that wouldinterfere with study participation (eg, dementia or psychosis).

  • Not having any type of cancer.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any malignancy

  • Patients with severe or unstable cardiorespiratory or musculoskeletal diseases thatmay influence the accuracy of quantitative sensory testing results.

  • Participants who refuse to stop the drugs that affect the study during study period.

  • Contraindications to therapeutic ultrasound including active cancer in region ofhands or feet, presence of deep vein thrombosis, complete numbness in hands or feet,metal or plastic implantation.

Study Design

Total Participants: 44
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Standard care program
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 26, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
June 10, 2025

Study Description

PCOS is a life-long condition and although the exact cause is yet to be identified, it is believed to have epigenetic origins. It is the main gynecological endocrinopathy of reproductive age. It is the most common cause of infertility due to anovulation. In many countries, it represents the leading cause of female infertility.

Signs and symptoms are mediated by hormonal disorder including elevated androgens and fasting insulin, and abnormal relative ratio of the gonadotropins luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). Endocrine imbalances occur within the framework of disordered ovarian folliculogenesis, chronic anovulation, clinical signs of hyperandrogenism and metabolic syndrome.

The standard treatment of PCOS includes oral medications, lifestyle changes, and surgery. Pharmacology-based treatments are effective in only 60% of patients. Therefore, acupuncture provides an alternative.

Acupuncture therapy in female with PCOS and ovulatory disorder has been known to bring enduring useful results on the endocrine system and menstrual cycle, without complications.

In women with PCOS and IR, acupuncture was superior to metformin in improving glucose metabolism and had a lower incidence of gastrointestinal adverse effects.

There were no studies using ultrasound acupoint to improve symptoms of PCOS patients, so this study will discuss this method to describe its effect on PCOS patients.

Connect with a study center

  • outpatient clinics of Mansoura Hospital

    Mansoura,
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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