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PCOS & Insulin Resistance Exercise Study
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco
Summary
This study evaluates the feasibility and metabolic effects of implementing a structured exercise program in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and insulin resistance. Participants will be randomized to either 75 minutes of vigorous exercise or 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.
Official title: Vigorous Exercise Versus Moderate Exercise to Improve Glucose Metabolism and Metabolic Parameters in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Insulin Resistance: A Prospective Randomized Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
47
Start Date
2015-03
Completion Date
2025-02
Last Updated
2024-06-20
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Vigorous Exercise
High-intensity interval training alternates 30 seconds of vigorous exercise with 30 seconds of low-intensity recovery for a total of 15 minutes.
Moderate Exercise
Locations (1)
UCSF Center for Reproductive Health
San Francisco, California, United States