Effects of HICT and Intermittent Fasting on PCOS
Effects of High Intensity Circuit Training and Intermittent Fasting on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Riphah International University
33 participants
Mar 15, 2024
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
Inclusion Criteria6
- Unmarried females
- Diagnosed with PCOS Phenotype A based on Rotterdam Criteria:
- PCOM on US
- Ovulatory dysfunction
- Clinical Hyperandrogenism (Hirsutism modified Ferriman Gallway score ≥ 8)
- Not engaged in any regular lifestyle intervention for \<3 Months prior to inclusion
Exclusion Criteria5
- Use of Estrogen, Progestin or combination.
- Taking medications or supplements for Insulin resistance \< 3 months prior to the inclusion
- Type I or II DM
- Hypo/hyperthyroidism
- BMI ≥27 (Obese according to BMI Asia)
Interventions
High Intensity circuit training consisting of circuits of high intensity exercises and progressed up to 8 weeks will be provided.
Time restricted feeding will be used in which the intervention will begin with a 12:12 window leading to a 16:8 IF protocol.
The participants will follow both HICT and IF for 8 weeks.
Locations(2)
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NCT06302166