Study of Acupuncture to Control Weight and Improve Pregnancy Rates in Overweight/Obese PCOS Patients
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Acupuncture+lifestyle intervention: 8 weeks Acupuncture treatment for 2-3 times/week, 30min each time and lifestyle intervention((1) Daily intake of 1200\~1500kcal of energy, dietary carbohydrate function ratio of 45-55%, lipid energy supply ratio of 20-30%, protein energy ratio of 20-30% (2) At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (e.g., brisk walking) per week (3) Quit smoking and drinking, and adjust psychologically)
Metformin+lifestyle intervention: 8 weeks Metformin 500 mg three times a day with meals and lifestyle intervention ((1) Daily intake of 1200\~1500kcal of energy, dietary carbohydrate function ratio of 45-55%, lipid energy supply ratio of 20-30%, protein energy ratio of 20-30% (2) At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (e.g., brisk walking) per week (3) Quit smoking and drinking, and adjust psychologically)
Study summary
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility and is characterized by ovulatory dysfunction, increased androgens, and polycystic ovaries. The goal of this randomized control study is to compare the efficacy between acupuncture and metformin both with intensive lifestyle intervention for overweight /obese PCOS patients in weight and pregnancy rates improvement.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- the level of body fat distribution — up to 8 weeks
Compared with the baseline in two groups, the level of body fat distribution to evaluate weight control outcome - Pregnancy rates after intervention — up to 1 year
Compared with the baseline in two groups, pregnancy rate is one of the index to evaluate reproductive outcome - Body mass index — up to 8 weeks
Compared with the baseline in two groups, the level of body mass index to evaluate weight control outcome.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University | Shanghai | China |
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