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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
78 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2006-01-31
2010-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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1
Active acupuncture treatment
Acupuncture
12 treatments over 8 weeks
2
Sham acupuncture treatment
Sham Acupuncture
12 treatments over 8 weeks
Interventions
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Acupuncture
12 treatments over 8 weeks
Sham Acupuncture
12 treatments over 8 weeks
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* confirmation of PCOS through the study
* signed informed consent
* able to receive study treatment at Virginia study sites
* agree not to use hormonal medications for the 5 months of the study
Exclusion Criteria
* use of hormonal drugs 30/60 days before the study entry
* acupuncture for ovulatory disorders 30 days prior to study entry
18 Years
43 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Virginia
OTHER
Responsible Party
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UVA
Principal Investigators
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Lisa M Pastore, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
UVA OB/GYN Department
Locations
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Countries
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References
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Pastore LM, Patrie JT, Morris WL, Dalal P, Bray MJ. Depression symptoms and body dissatisfaction association among polycystic ovary syndrome women. J Psychosom Res. 2011 Oct;71(4):270-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2011.02.005. Epub 2011 Mar 23.
Other Identifiers
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NIH R21 AT002520
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: secondary_id
12045
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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