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Comparing High- Intensity Interval Training to Resistance Training in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Regarding Insulin Resistance and Androgen Levels: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Comparing High- Intensity Interval Training to Resistance Training in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Regarding Insulin Resistance and Androgen Levels: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202512525015399
Enrollment
130
Registered
2025-12-23
Start date
2024-05-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-27

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Conditions

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Regarding Insulin Resistance and Androgen Levels

Interventions

high intensity interval training Group
resistance training Group

Sponsors

joseph wageeh
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 120 Egyptian women with PCOS between ages 19 and 40 years. All participants had to meet at least two of the Rotterdam diagnostic criteria for PCOS which include oligomenorrhoea, clinical or biochemical hyperandrogenism (acne or seborrhea) and PCO on ultrasonography (the presence of 8 or more clinical cystic follicles (9 mm in diameter) or ovarian volume >10 ml

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: -Chronic medical problems including Diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, chronic hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, - Other causes of hyperandrogenism, such as Cushing’s syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia or virilization. - The use of lipid-lowering, hormonal or insulin-sensitizing drugs. - Pregnancy, lactation, endometriosis, - Contraindications to body composition analysis (diagnosed epilepsy, implanted pacemaker or defibrillator and metal endoprostheses).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
HOMA-insulin resistance sample—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Testosterone (Total and Free) • EstrogenE2—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactMaha Mohamed Mady

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy for Women Health

mahamady12@yahoo.com01552070555

Outcome results

None listed

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