Effect of SC-FOS Prebiotics on Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

To Study the Clinical Effect of SC-FOS Prebiotics in Enteral Diet vs. Standard Enteral Diet on Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome According to the Rotterdam Classification in Chihuahua, Chihuahua. A Randomized Single-Blind Clinical Trial

Not applicable Interventional Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua · NCT05999097

This study is testing whether a type of prebiotic called SC-FOS can help improve symptoms in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexFemale
SponsorUniversidad Autonoma de Chihuahua Academic / other
Locations1 site (Chihuahua)
Trial IDNCT05999097 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the impact of short-chain fructooligosaccharides (SC-FOS) on the clinical characteristics of women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either SC-FOS or a placebo administered enterally for 10 days. The study will assess changes in clinical manifestations of PCOS following the intervention. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to random assignment.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18 to 65 with a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome who can utilize enteral feeding.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have diabetes mellitus, or are at risk of intestinal perforation may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new dietary intervention to improve clinical outcomes for women with PCOS.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the specific use of SC-FOS for PCOS, similar dietary interventions have shown promise in managing related metabolic conditions.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Female sex
* Age 18 to 65 years
* Polycystic Ovary Syndrome diagnosed by specialist
* Useful enteral feeding

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy
* Diabetes mellitus
* Risk of intestinal perforation

Where this trial is running

Chihuahua

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Polycystic Ovary SyndromePrebioticsEnteral DietClinical ManifestationsSC-FOS
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