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1 for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Waitlist Available
Led By Lisa M Pastore, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Virginia
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
ages 18-43
confirmation of PCOS through the study
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline vs. 2 months vs. 5 months
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Study Summary
This is a randomized control trial of acupuncture for women with polycystic ovary syndrome. The study is triple-blinded.
Eligible Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ monthly
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~monthly
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
ovulation in 2 out of 5 months of study participation
Secondary outcome measures
changes in follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
Side effects data
From 2013 Phase 1 & 2 trial • 104 Patients • NCT013058112%
Serious unexpected
2%
Pain on needling
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Bi-Weekly Acupuncture
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Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Active acupuncture treatment
Group II: 2Placebo Group1 Intervention
Sham acupuncture treatment
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Acupuncture
2011
Completed Phase 3
~1240
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of VirginiaLead Sponsor
748 Previous Clinical Trials
1,235,925 Total Patients Enrolled
26 Trials studying Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
1,126 Patients Enrolled for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lisa M Pastore, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUVA OB/GYN Department
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