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Study aim
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Determination of the effect of flaxseed powder on levels of the glycemic indices, lipid Profile,inflammatory factors, adipocytokines and androgen profile in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
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Design
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This is a randomized unblinded clinical trial with two parallel groups in Phase 3. In this research, 56 eligible patients referring to Polycystic ovarian syndrome were chosen purposefully and a code was allocated to each one of them. Then, patients were randomly divided into two control and intervention groups.
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Settings and conduct
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This study will be conducted at the Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in Ahwaz, and the diagnosis will be done at the specialized clinic of Golestan Hospital.In this study, after sampling and randomization, the intervention group daily received 3 grams of granule powder for 3 months.Both groups interventions and control receive recommendations for lifestyle modification.At the beginning and the end of the study, fasting blood samples will be taken from patients to measure lipid profiles, glycemic, testosterone, SHBG, IL-6, hs-CRP, leptin and adipontin.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome based on Rotterdam criteria
Age 20-45 years
Lack of heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid, liver and cancer
Not pregnant or pregnant.
Lack of food allergy to flaxseed or other similar seeds such as sesame
Failure to follow a weight loss program during the study
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Intervention groups
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women with polycystic ovary syndrome who receive 30 grams of flaxseed powder daily for 12 weeks.
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Main outcome variables
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Insulin resistance; Testosterone level; SHBG level; Leptin and Adiponectin levels