RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06302166

Effects of HICT and Intermittent Fasting on PCOS

Effects of High Intensity Circuit Training and Intermittent Fasting on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome


Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

33 participants

Start Date

Mar 15, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effects of High intensity circuit training, Intermittent Fasting, and their combination on PCOS morphology, Anthropometrics, clinical hyperandrogenism and body image concerns in females with PCOS. Participants will be divided into three groups who will receive High intensity circuit training, Intermittent fasting and their combination. The outcomes will be PCOS morphology, anthropometrics', clinical hyperandrogenism and body image concerns.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 35 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether combining high-intensity circuit training (HICT) with intermittent fasting can improve hormonal balance and reproductive health in unmarried women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common hormonal disorder that can cause irregular periods, excess hair growth, and ovarian cysts. **You may be eligible if...** - You are an unmarried female diagnosed with PCOS (specifically Phenotype A based on the Rotterdam criteria) - Your diagnosis includes ovarian cysts on ultrasound, irregular ovulation, and clinical signs of high androgen hormones (such as excess facial/body hair) - You have not been following any regular structured lifestyle intervention for at least 3 months **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are using estrogen, progestin, or hormonal birth control - You are using insulin-sensitizing medications or supplements (e.g., metformin) started less than 3 months ago - You have type 1 or type 2 diabetes - You have a thyroid condition (overactive or underactive thyroid) - Your BMI is 27 or above (classified as obese by Asian standards) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERHigh Intensity Circuit training (HICT)

High Intensity circuit training consisting of circuits of high intensity exercises and progressed up to 8 weeks will be provided.

OTHERIntermittent Fasting (IF)

Time restricted feeding will be used in which the intervention will begin with a 12:12 window leading to a 16:8 IF protocol.

OTHERCombination of HICT and IF

The participants will follow both HICT and IF for 8 weeks.


Locations(2)

Bilal Hospital

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Noor Clinic

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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