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Protein and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 50 YearsFemaleUniversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville
NCT07158723 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a significant public health problem and is one of the most common hormonal disturbances affecting women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS are often insulin resistant, increasing their risk for cardiometabolic health problems (e.g., type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, anxiety, depression, and stroke) especially if they are overweight. Lifestyle modifications, including dietary changes and regular physical activity, may alleviate metabolic dysfunction in women with PCOS and are often the first line of management for patients with PCOS. Several studies have identified protein as a key nutrient for regulation of energy balance, maintenance of skeletal muscle mass, and improving cardiometabolic health across the lifespan. However, the effect of increased protein intake (30% of total energy intake) on cardiometabolic health i

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Females ages 18-50 years * Confirmed diagnosis of PCOS * Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 35 kg/m2 * Stable body weight for at least 3 months (+ 5 pounds) * Willingness to consume both plant- and animal-based protein meals Exclusion Criteria: * Smoking or use of nicotine products * Smoking, vaping, and/or use of marijuana products * More than 4 alcoholic beverages per week * Food allergies or dietary restrictions incompatible with test meals * Diagnosed diabetes (type 1 or 2) or other preexisting chronic disease(s). * Use of medications that interfere with study outcomes (e.g., metformin, GLP-1 agonists, etc.) * Consumption of more than 0.8 g/protein/kg body weight * Underweight * Taking nutritional supplements
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What it tests

  • Higher protein dietary pattern
  • Calorie restriction
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Where

2 sites
Center for Human Nutrition
Fayetteville, United States
Center for Human Nutrition
Fayetteville, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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