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Lean Beef as Part of a Healthy Meal Plan in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)/Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Sponsor: Texas A&M University
Summary
This pilot randomized controlled study will plan to enroll 36 adolescent females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)/Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of a tailored dietary intervention which will be termed "Beef+", that will emphasize the incorporation of unprocessed, lean beef (\<10% fat) as part of a healthy meal plan to improve glycemic control, diet quality, and health-related quality of life
Official title: Effect of Increasing Lean Beef Intake as Part of a Healthy Meal Plan on Glycemic Control in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)/Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
11 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2028-04-30
Last Updated
2026-08-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Beef+
Adolescents will be instructed to consume a minimum of 1 (3oz) serving per day of cooked unprocessed, lean (\<10% fat) beef (21 oz/week) for 12 weeks. To facilitate adoption, the intervention will be offered at the household level, but it is not a requirement. The intervention is a multi-modal behavior change intervention with three overarching components: modifying beef intake, consuming beef in healthy meals, and the research team purchasing the beef needed for the intervention. To facilitate adoption of lean beef as part of a healthy diet, a study RDN will meet with the participant and at least one representative parent/guardian at bi-weekly check-ins to provide tailored dietary support and develop an implementation plan. A financial supplement of $100/month will be provided offset grocery costs.
Locations (1)
Texas A&M AgriLife
College Station, Texas, United States