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Compare Weight Loss and Metabolic Improvements Using a Low Starch Dietary Education Program vs. Traditional Treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

ClinicalTrials.gov · COMPLETED, 2022

71 participants

Abstract

Compare weight loss and metabolic parameters in patients using a low starch dietary education program vs. traditional treatment (i.e., prescribing metformin, low calorie diet and exercise) for health improvement in women with PCOS.

Conditions: PCOS, Diet Modification, Metabolism, Nutrition Disorders.

Primary outcome: Weight; BMI.

Enrollment: 71 participants.

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Evidence Hub reads this as a clinical trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 71 participants or records.

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