Therapeutic Role of Flax Seed for Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (NCT03713138) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Therapeutic Role of Flax Seed for Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome
Pakistan120 participantsStarted 2017-03-23
Plain-language summary
The study was conducted to determine the therapeutic role of flax seed for Poly cystic ovary syndrome. A sample of 100 subjects were collected. The subjects were from various age group ranging from 18 to 45 years. Subjects showing the signs, symptoms, biochemical, and clinical parameters of the diseases were included in the study. Three different quantities of flax seed were introduced to the subjects for 90 days.
Objectives:
1. To assess the nutritional status of Poly cystic Ovary Syndrome patients
2. To determine the therapeutic role of flax seed for PCOS patients
Material and method: The level of follicle stimulating hormone, leutinizing hormone, sex hormone binding globulin, serum prolactin, ultrasound were analyzed. To determine the side effects of the flax seed, the liver-enzymatic, lipid profile, and renal tests were conducted.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • All females of age 18 to 45 having PCOS
* Women showing the presence of two out of three features (Oligo- or anovulation, hyper-androgenism, or polycystic ovaries (Ovarian volume \>10cc, 12 or more peripherally located follicles 2-9 mm in diameter or hypo-echoic enlarged ovaries with hyper-echoic central stroma in USG)
* Patients on Metformin (used for insulin resistance)
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Females under 18 and above 45 years of age
* Those on any other medical therapy
* Pregnant and lactating women
* Those with a history of allergy to flaxseed
* Women on antiplatelet and fibrinolytic drugs
* Women showing signs of PCOS but showing normal ovaries on ultrasound
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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