Probiotics to initiate ovulation in women with PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Phase 1

• Conditions: PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS); Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); Inflammatory and Immune System - Other inflammatory or immune system disorders; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Other reproductive health and childbirth disorders; Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Other alternative and complementary medicine

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612001192875
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of South Australia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-11-13
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 16

Inclusion Criteria

1. Presence of PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome based on the Rotterdam Criteria
2. Presence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome based on the Rome III criteria
3. waist circumference > 88 cm (marker of insulin resistance)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Non functional bowel disorder (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, colon cancer).
2. Autoimmune disease (e.g. SLE, rheumatoid arthritis)
3. active infection
4. hormonal contraception
5. medication that may effect the bowel flora (e.g. antibiotics, laxatives).
6. immuno-supressive medication (excluding topical or inhaled corticosteroids).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified