Acupuncture for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

University of Virginia78 enrolled

Overview

This is a randomized control trial of acupuncture for women with polycystic ovary syndrome. The study is triple-blinded.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

TRIPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Interventions

AcupuncturePROCEDURE

12 treatments over 8 weeks

Sham AcupuncturePROCEDURE

12 treatments over 8 weeks

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 43 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * ages 18-43 * confirmation of PCOS through the study * signed informed consent * able to receive study treatment at Virginia study sites * agree not to use hormonal medications for the 5 months of the study Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant * use of hormonal drugs 30/60 days before the study entry * acupuncture for ovulatory disorders 30 days prior to study entry

Locations (1)

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

ovulation in 2 out of 5 months of study participation

Time frame: monthly

Secondary Outcomes

changes in follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone

Time frame: baseline vs. 2 months vs. 5 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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