An interventional study of Acacia Senegal extract and Pectin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, sponsored by Lamis Kaddam. Status unknown at 1 site in Sudan. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 45 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-01-23.
Sponsored by Lamis Kaddam · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
To assess the effects on hormonal and metabolic changes in the PCOs patients after ingestion of Arabic gum
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-20% of women of reproductive age worldwide it increases the risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular and cardiovascular events and not to mention it is one of the main causes of infertility. in the management of PCOS life style modification like weight reduction is necessary and recently it was discovered that GA ingestion causes significant reduction in BMI and body fat percentage among healthy adult females.so if GA could also affect the hormones and the metabolic changes in PCOs is going to be useful in decreasing the comorbidities and even treating PCOs.
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This arm will receive 100% natural Gum Arabic provided in a powder form as 30-grams-dose for 12 weeks
Dietary Supplement: Acacia Senegal extract
This group will be provided with pectin powder provided as two-gram-dose fo
Dietary Supplement: Pectin
Oral Digestion of Gum Arabic dissolved in 200 ml of water to be consumed early morning in daily basis for 12 weeks
Also known as: (Gum Arabic)
Oral Digestion of Pectin to be consumed early morning in daily basis for 12 weeks
hormonal changes
Measure changes from the baseline values regarding LH, FSH, and testosterone level
Time frame: 12 weeks
Metabolic change Serum cholestrol
Measure decrease from the baseline values regarding serum cholesterol level
Time frame: 12 weeks
Metabolic change HBA1C
Measure decrease from the baseline values regarding HBA1c
Time frame: 12 weeks
Body Mass index
Measure decrease from the baseline values regarding BMI
Time frame: 12 weeks
Plan to share: Yes
Supporting information: Statistical analysis plan, Clinical study report
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