Acupuncture for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Interventions: Procedure: Acupuncture; Procedure: Sham Acupuncture

• Registration Number: NCT00602940
• Lead Sponsor: University of Virginia

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-01
• Study First Submitted: 2008-01-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-01-26
• Study First Posted: 2008-01-28
• Primary Completion: 2009-12
• Status Verified: 2010-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-05-20
• Last Update Posted: 2010-05-21
• Study Completion: 2010-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 78

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
1	Acupuncture	Active acupuncture treatment
2	Sham Acupuncture	Sham acupuncture treatment

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ovulation in 2 out of 5 months of study participation	monthly

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
changes in follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone	baseline vs. 2 months vs. 5 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Virginia; 🇺🇸 Charlottesville, Virginia, United States