Xu 2020.

Study name	Clinical effects of Shou‐Wu Jiang‐Qi decoction combined with acupuncture on the treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with kidney deficiency, phlegm and blood stasisness: Study protocol clinical trial (SPIRIT Compliant)
Methods	Randomised controlled trial
Participants	Rotterdam PCOS
Interventions	Group A: SWJQD (Shouwu Jiangqi decoction) combined with acupuncture for 3 months; Group B: SWJQD combined with sham acupuncture for 3 months; Group C: Metformin at a dose of 500mg 3 times/day for 3 months.
Outcomes	HOMA‐IR index; Sex hormone profile; Ovulation rate in every menstrual period; Clinical pregnancy rate
Starting date	January 2020 and is expected to be completed in March 2022
Contact information	e‐mail: zjgzywlh@njucm.edu.cn
Notes	Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR1900028106, ChiMCT1900002826 (registered on 12 December 2019)

Abbreviations: PCOS: polycystic ovarian syndrome.