Myo-inositol Versus Metformin in Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome to Treat Obesity

NCT07387679 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-02-04

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Summary

There are considerable gaps in the comparative effectiveness and tolerability of myo-inositol and metformin for treating obesity in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The current study aimed to give insights comparing myo-inositol versus metformin for treating obesity in patients with PCOS.

Conditions

  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Interventions

DRUG

Myo-inositol

Women were given tablet myo-inositol 1 gm twice a day for 3 months.

DRUG

Metformin

Women received metformin 250 mg three times daily for 3 months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Muhammad Aamir Latif

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ayesha Gul · Bahawal Victoria Hospital/Quid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur

  • Shehnaz Anwar, FCPS · Bahawal Victoria Hospital/Quid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-11-29
Primary Completion
2025-05-28
Completion
2025-05-28

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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