Skip to content

Evaluation of the Effect of Propolis Supplement on Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Evaluation of the Effect of Propolis Supplement on Metabolic, Hormonal, Inflammatory, Clinical and Metabolic Indices in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200912048693N1
Enrollment
70
Registered
2020-09-17
Start date
2020-11-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-10-06

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: Consumption material: Propolis
Chemical composition and concentration: Different types of Flavonoids, Cinnamic acid derivatives, 50% plant gum or resin, 30% wax, 10% essential fatty acids, 5% pollen, and 5% organic compounds, vitam
Dosage: 300 mg per day
How to use: orally
Manufacturer: Shahdineh Golha Company. Intervention 2: Control group: Consumption material: Avicel
Chemical composition: Cellulose microcrystalline
Manufacturer: Pishgaman Shimi.

Sponsors

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having Polycystic ovary syndrome according to Rotterdam criteria Body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 18.5 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Lactation Insulin injection People with autoimmune diseases People with gastrointestinal diseases People with liver disease People with thyroid disease People with cardiovascular disease People with severe respiratory illness such as asthma and chronic bronchitis Consume any vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements Existence of allergies to Propolis, Honey and bee products

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay.;Insulin Resistance Index. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: HOMA-IR={[Fasting insulin (microunits/ml)] × [Fasting Glucose (mmol/l)]}/22.5.;Free androgen index. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Free androgen index = 100 X [(Total Testosterone)/Sex hormone binding globulin].

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Body mass index. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Body mass index=body mass (kg)/ the square of the body height (m).;Omentin-1. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay.;Chemerin. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay.;Neopterin. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay.;Testosterone. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay.;Follicle-stimulating hormone. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay.;Luteinizing hormone. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay.;Dehydroepiandrosterone. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAmir Saber

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

amir.saber@kums.ac.ir+98 83 3710 2009

Outcome results

None listed

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