NCT07399535|CompletedPhase 1DMC
Clinical Investigation of Herbal Formulation and Its Efficacy in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCOS
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Secondary identifiers
OTHER · Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre Karachi
interventional
116
1 country
1
Study Start
February 22, 2025
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
February 22, 2026
Actual (reported)Study Completion
March 1, 2026
Actual (reported)Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCO) is a metabolic disorder that afflicts the women of childbearing age. An approximate of 5-10% women are the victim of this disorder. PCOS is a leading cause of infertility in females these days and is characterized by Hyperandrogenism, Chronic Anovulation, Impaired fertility, obesity, Hirsutism, Acne, Obesity, Metabolic disturbances (dyslipidemias, Hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, and type- 2 diabetes), and Endometrial Hyperplasia. This study will test a combination of herbal medications (Melats P) in women with PCOS to determine which works best to overcome infertility.
Registry-reported information. Elapsed time and enrollment totals alone do not measure study progress or recruitment pace.
March 1, 2026
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February 22, 2025
Actual (reported)December 4, 2025
Actual (reported)February 10, 2026
Actual (reported)February 22, 2026
Actual (reported)March 1, 2026
Actual (reported)Regulation of Menstrual Cycle
Improvement and restoration of regular ovulatory menstrual cycles ( cycle length 21-35 days) after 4 months of treatment, assessed through menstrual history and ultrasonographic confirmation of ovulation. Ovulation confirmed by transvaginal ultrasonography, defined by the presence of a dominant follicle followed by follicular rupture during the treatment period.
Baseline to 4 months
Serum Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Levels
Baseline and after 4 months
Serum Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Levels
Baseline and after 4 months
Herbal formulation 500 mg twice daily for 4 months in PCOS patients
Metformin XR 750 mg twice daily for 4 months in PCOS patients
Herbal formulation 500 mg and Metformin XR 750 mg twice daily for 4 months in PCOS patient
Herbal Formulation 500mg twice daily for 4 months in PCOS patients
Metformin XR 750mg twice daily for 4 months in PCOS patients
Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Singh S, Pal N, Shubham S, Sarma DK, Verma V, Marotta F, Kumar M. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Etiology, Current Management, and Future Therapeutics. J Clin Med. 2023 Feb 11;12(4):1454. doi: 10.3390/jcm12041454.
Deswal R, Narwal V, Dang A, Pundir CS. The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Brief Systematic Review. J Hum Reprod Sci. 2020 Oct-Dec;13(4):261-271. doi: 10.4103/jhrs.JHRS_95_18. Epub 2020 Dec 28.
Saba Zubair, PhD scholar
University of Sindh Jamshoro
116 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
First Submitted
December 4, 2025
First Posted
February 10, 2026
Study Start
February 22, 2025
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Serum Testosterone Levels
Baseline and after 4 months
Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Level
Baseline and after 4 months
Fasting Serum Insulin Concentration
Baseline and after 4 months
Assessment of quality of life via Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Quality of Life scale (PCOSQOL)
Before and after 4 months
Herbal formulation and Metformin twice daily for 4 months in PCOS patients
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Teede HJ, Misso ML, Costello MF, Dokras A, Laven J, Moran L, Piltonen T, Norman RJ; International PCOS Network. Recommendations from the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome. Hum Reprod. 2018 Sep 1;33(9):1602-1618. doi: 10.1093/humrep/dey256.
Moini Jazani A, Nasimi Doost Azgomi H, Nasimi Doost Azgomi A, Nasimi Doost Azgomi R. A comprehensive review of clinical studies with herbal medicine on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Daru. 2019 Dec;27(2):863-877. doi: 10.1007/s40199-019-00312-0. Epub 2019 Nov 18.
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Wolf WM, Wattick RA, Kinkade ON, Olfert MD. Geographical Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as Determined by Region and Race/Ethnicity. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Nov 20;15(11):2589. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15112589.
Motlagh Asghari K, Nejadghaderi SA, Alizadeh M, Sanaie S, Sullman MJM, Kolahi AA, Avery J, Safiri S. Burden of polycystic ovary syndrome in the Middle East and North Africa region, 1990-2019. Sci Rep. 2022 Apr 29;12(1):7039. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-11006-0.
Arain F, Arif N, Halepota H. Frequency and outcome of treatment in polycystic ovaries related infertility. Pak J Med Sci. 2015;31(3):694-9. doi: 10.12669/pjms.313.8003.
Jones GL, Benes K, Clark TL, Denham R, Holder MG, Haynes TJ, Mulgrew NC, Shepherd KE, Wilkinson VH, Singh M, Balen A, Lashen H, Ledger WL. The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (PCOSQ): a validation. Hum Reprod. 2004 Feb;19(2):371-7. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deh048.
Zegers-Hochschild F, Dickens BM, Dughman-Manzur S. Human rights to in vitro fertilization. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2013 Oct;123(1):86-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2013.07.001. Epub 2013 Aug 6.
Wasilewski T, Lukaszewicz-Zajac M, Wasilewska J, Mroczko B. Biochemistry of infertility. Clin Chim Acta. 2020 Sep;508:185-190. doi: 10.1016/j.cca.2020.05.039. Epub 2020 May 21.
Norman RJ, Dewailly D, Legro RS, Hickey TE. Polycystic ovary syndrome. Lancet. 2007 Aug 25;370(9588):685-97. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61345-2.
Murri M, Insenser M, Fernandez-Duran E, San-Millan JL, Luque-Ramirez M, Escobar-Morreale HF. Non-targeted profiling of circulating microRNAs in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): effects of obesity and sex hormones. Metabolism. 2018 Sep;86:49-60. doi: 10.1016/j.metabol.2018.01.011. Epub 2018 Feb 2.
Dickerson EH, Cho LW, Maguiness SD, Killick SL, Robinson J, Atkin SL. Insulin resistance and free androgen index correlate with the outcome of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in non-PCOS women undergoing IVF. Hum Reprod. 2010 Feb;25(2):504-9. doi: 10.1093/humrep/dep393. Epub 2009 Nov 17.
Azziz R, Woods KS, Reyna R, Key TJ, Knochenhauer ES, Yildiz BO. The prevalence and features of the polycystic ovary syndrome in an unselected population. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2004 Jun;89(6):2745-9. doi: 10.1210/jc.2003-032046.
Sidra S, Tariq MH, Farrukh MJ, Mohsin M. Evaluation of clinical manifestations, health risks, and quality of life among women with polycystic ovary syndrome. PLoS One. 2019 Oct 11;14(10):e0223329. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223329. eCollection 2019.
Shakil M, Ashraf F, Wajid A. Sexual functioning as predictor of depressive symptoms and life satisfaction in females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Pak J Med Sci. 2020 Nov-Dec;36(7):1500-1504. doi: 10.12669/pjms.36.7.2562.
Primary Completion
February 22, 2026
Actual (reported)Study Completion
March 1, 2026
Actual (reported)Last Updated
June 23, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-02
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