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Acupuncture treatment for menstrual disorder in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

A randomised, single blinded, placebo controlled clinical trial of the effectiveness of Acupuncture in management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – A multicentre trial


Sponsor

Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Centre, Liverpool Hospital

Enrollment

99 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2008

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

This study is aimed to evaluate the role of acupuncture treatment for menstrual disorder in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.


Eligibility

Sex: FemalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 45 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study is investigating whether acupuncture can help regulate periods in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a hormonal condition that can cause irregular or absent periods, excess male hormones, and small cysts on the ovaries. Acupuncture involves placing fine needles at specific points on the body to stimulate the body's natural systems. The study aims to find out whether acupuncture is an effective treatment for period problems in women with PCOS. You may be eligible if: - You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old - You have been diagnosed with PCOS based on having at least 2 of the following: irregular ovulation, high male hormones, or polycystic ovaries You may NOT be eligible if: - You have another active ovarian, uterine, or pelvic inflammatory disease - You have a major systemic illness - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

Body Acupuncture on selected body acupuncture points to be administered once a week for 12 weeks duration. Each acupuncture session lasts for 20 minutes. Principal acupuncture points used include R3,

Body Acupuncture on selected body acupuncture points to be administered once a week for 12 weeks duration. Each acupuncture session lasts for 20 minutes. Principal acupuncture points used include R3, R4, EX-CA-18, SP6, ST 36.


Locations(1)

GuangZhou, China

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