Effect of a Digital Health Education Program on Quality of Life in Women With Polycystic Ovary Sy… (NCT07684430) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of a Digital Health Education Program on Quality of Life in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Cyprus70 participantsStarted 2026-04-25
Plain-language summary
This single-blind randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a digital health education program delivered through WhatsApp in improving the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Seventy women diagnosed with PCOS were enrolled from selected gynecology clinics in Imo State, Nigeria, and allocated to either an intervention group or a routine care control group. The intervention consisted of a four-week digital education program including 30 evidence-based educational messages. Quality of life was measured using the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Quality of Life Questionnaire (PCOSQ) at baseline and one month after completion of the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome
. Women aged 18-45 years
. Women attending the selected women's health wards and gynecology clinics during the study period
. Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
. Withdrawal of consent at any stage of the study
. Failure to complete either the pre-test or post-test assessments
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?
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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
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Change in Quality of Life
Timeframe: Baseline (before the intervention) and 1 month after completion of the intervention.