Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is associated with metabolic symptoms such as hyperinsulinemia. Time-restricted eating may reduce serum insulin and improve insulin resistance in patients with PCOS. Currently, there are few studies investigating time-restricted eating in patients with PCOS. The investigators plan to test the feasibility of time-restricted eating in the management of PCOS by means of a real-world clinical intervention. The investigators will determine if an 18:6 eating protocol reduces insulin levels by means of a randomised controlled crossover trial.
Age range
18 Years – 42 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Drop-out rate
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Drop-out rate
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Adverse outcomes as assessed by CTCAE v4.0
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Adverse outcomes as assessed by CTCAE v4.0
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Change in serum insulin
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Change in serum insulin
Timeframe: 12 weeks
Change in food diaries
Timeframe: 6 weeks
Change in food diaries
Timeframe: 12 weeks