Study of Low Carbohydrate Diet for management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

To compare the effectiveness of prescribed low carbohydrate diet versus balanced diet in the management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome-A randomised controlled clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2022/12/048046

Enrollment

320

Registered

2022-12-13

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-01-09

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: E282- Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Interventions

Intervention1: Low carbohydrate Diet : Carbohydrates less than 125gm (30%),Protein 20-30%,Fat -50% Twice a day Oral stop refined carbohydrates like sugar and refined starches Brisk

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed cases of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome patients not taking oral contraceptives for > 4 weeks. Hormone treatment or insulin sensitizing agents >2weeks. Patients willing to participate in study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients of PCOS who are pregnant. Patients of PCOS who are lactating. Patients with existing psychiatric disorders like depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, obsessive conditions, insomnia. Patients with Prolactinoma, Hypothyroidism

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Menstrual regularity (an initiation of menses or significant shortening of cycle length where possible 21-35 days menstrual cycle lengthTimepoint: 21-35 days menstrual cycle length	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Weight loss Laboratory values -Fasting (12Hr)Insulin,fasting sugar,lipid profile.Timepoint: after 12 weeks after 24 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSaraswati kanase

NKP Salave Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital

anuja_bhalerao@yahoo.com9823680572

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026