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Multimodal Ocular Diagnosis-Guided Precision Acupuncture and Lifestyle Intervention for PCOS

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 40 YearsFemalePeking University Third Hospital
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study is designed as a prospective, multicenter, parallel-group randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a "precision acupuncture + personalized lifestyle" intervention, guided by dynamic multimodal risk monitoring based on the four diagnostic methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), in improving insulin resistance in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Compared with "conventional acupuncture + standard lifestyle intervention," the study will primarily assess changes in the homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) after 12 weeks of treatment. The safety of the intervention, improvements in endocrine and metabolic profiles, menstrual and ovulatory outcomes, psychological status, quality of life, and health-economic outcomes will also be evaluated. The study aims to provide evidence for establishing an intelligent and individua

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged18-40 years, inclusive. * Body mass index (BMI) of 25-40 kg/mยฒ, inclusive. * Meeting the 2003 Rotterdam diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), defined by the presence of at least two of the following three criteria: Oligo-ovulation or anovulation; Clinical and/or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism; Polycystic ovarian morphology on ultrasonography. * Willing to participate voluntarily in the study, able to understand the study procedures, and able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of hyperandrogenemia due to other causes, such as hyperprolactinemia, thyroid disorders, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, or exogenous androgen use. * Presence of renal disease (creatinine clearance \<60 mL/min), hepatic impairment, autoimmune disease, or malignancy. * Type 1 diabetes mellitus or glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) \>53 mmol/mol (7%). - Use, within the past 3 months, of medications that may affect study assessments, including glucocorticoids, insulin, glucose-lowering agents such as acarbose, antidepressants, hormonal contraceptives, ovulation-inducing agents, or other relevant medications. * Blood pressure \>160/100 mmHg. * Currently pregnant or breastfeeding, pregnancy within the past 6 months, or planning to become pregnant during the study period. * Having received continuous acupuncture treatment for at least 2 months prior to study treatment. * Daily smoking or alcohol consumption. * Presence of language barriers, psychiatric disorders, or other conditions that may impair the participant's ability to understand the study, comply with the intervention, or complete follow-up assessments.
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What it tests

  • Model-Guided Precision Acupuncture
  • Personalized Lifestyle Intervention
  • Conventional Acupuncture
  • Standard Lifestyle Intervention
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Where

2 sites
Beijing Haidian Hospital
Beijing, China
Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, China
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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