CompletedNot Applicable

The Results of the Mediterranean Diet for PCOS

Turkey (Türkiye)98 participantsStarted 2024-09-20

Plain-language summary

The aim was to evaluate the effects of the application of a Mediterranean diet on the reproductive and metabolic parameters in the 3rd month in patients with a body mass index of 25 and more who were followed up in our clinic due to a PCOS diagnosis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Exclusion criteria

. Age \< 18 and \> 40 years;
. Menopause, pregnancy or breastfeeding in the last 6 months;
. Hyperandrogenism and/or biochemical hyperandrogenemia due to secondary etiologies, including congenital adrenal hyperplasia, androgen-secreting tumors, Cushing's syndrome, hyperprolactinemia, thyroid dysfunction and adrenal disorders),
. Pre-existing systemic or psychiatric disease
. Use of drugs that affect carbohydrate or lipid metabolism (oral contraceptive pills, metformin, anti-epileptics, antipsychotics, statins and fish oil);
. Certain eating regimens or hypocaloric diet in the last three months; supplementing with antioxidants, vitamins or minerals;
. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics, etc. use of medications that may affect fluid balance
. Female patients with implanted pacemakers or defibrillators due to the theoretical possibility of interference with device activity.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

the effect of applying a Mediterranean diet on Homa-IR in PCOS

Timeframe: 3 months

PREDIMED in PCOS

Timeframe: 3 months

the effect of applying a Mediterranean diet on glucose in PCOS

Timeframe: 3 months

the effect of applying a Mediterranean diet on HbA1c in PCOS

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06442189

SponsorEtlik Zubeyde Hanım Women's Health Care, Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-07

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Exclusion criteria

. Age \< 18 and \> 40 years;
. Menopause, pregnancy or breastfeeding in the last 6 months;
. Hyperandrogenism and/or biochemical hyperandrogenemia due to secondary etiologies, including congenital adrenal hyperplasia, androgen-secreting tumors, Cushing's syndrome, hyperprolactinemia, thyroid dysfunction and adrenal disorders),
. Pre-existing systemic or psychiatric disease
. Use of drugs that affect carbohydrate or lipid metabolism (oral contraceptive pills, metformin, anti-epileptics, antipsychotics, statins and fish oil);
. Certain eating regimens or hypocaloric diet in the last three months; supplementing with antioxidants, vitamins or minerals;
. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics, etc. use of medications that may affect fluid balance
. Female patients with implanted pacemakers or defibrillators due to the theoretical possibility of interference with device activity.