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The effect of acupressure on quality of life in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome

The effect of acupressure on quality of life in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180725040587N1
Enrollment
96
Registered
2018-08-29
Start date
2018-08-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Polycystic ovary syndrome. Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention in group A (real points of acupressure) for a month and a half (equivalent to 12 sessions) twice a week, each session for one hour (each point 5 minute

Sponsors

Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
15 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: By the gynecologist, polycystic ovarian syndrome has been confirmed Marital status Earning the minimum basic score (1.3 points for the correction version of the quality of life questionnaire related to health of polycystic ovary syndrome), Quality of life questionnaire 12 questions, minimum score 24-12 Absence of male infertility (confirmed by spermogram test) Having ages 45-15 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having any systemic or endocrine and neurological disease based on the patient's question including: cardiovascular disease, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, neoplastic diseases including Cushing's syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia and hyperprolactinemia (approved by a specialist) Addiction to hookah, cigarettes, drugs and alcohol according to the research unit Taking any hormonal medication except clomiphene Presence of male infertility (confirmed by spermogram test)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of Life in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Timepoint: Before the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Modified Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality Of Life Questionnaire (MPCOSQ) ?Short Form12 (SF-12).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Hirsutism. Timepoint: Before intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Friedman Galway Scale.;Acne. Timepoint: Before intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Global Acne Grading System (GAGS).;Alopecia. Timepoint: Before intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Ludwig scale.;Total Testosterone. Timepoint: Before intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: NG/L.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDoctor Naza Afrin Hosseini

Yasouj University of Medical Sciences

hosseinichenar@yahoo.com+98 74 3323 5140

Outcome results

None listed

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