Effect of combined electroacupuncture and medical therapy on insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome patients

Combination of electroacupuncture and pharmacological treatment in improving insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in polycystic ovary syndrome patients: a double-blind randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14490464

Enrollment

Registered

2020-11-18

Start date

2018-03-29

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-11-30

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Conditions

Polycystic ovarian syndrome Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Polycystic ovarian syndrome

Interventions

Randomization was done using a computer-based random block table randomizer. The doctors, paramedics, and laboratory personnel do not know whether the subject receives electroacupuncture or sham elect

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. 18-40-year-old females 2. BMI >23 kg/m² 3. Volunteer to join and give informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Median HOMA-IR index measured using initial fasting insulin and initial fasting blood glucose at the 1st and 12th session	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Mean fasting blood glucose measured using a blood sample before and after intervention at the 1st and 12th session 2. Median fasting insulin measured using a blood sample before and after intervention at the 1st and 12th session	—

Countries

Indonesia

Contacts

Public ContactR Muharam

rmuharam@yahoo.com?+62 (0)812 85143491??????????????????????

Outcome results

None listed

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