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. 2009 Mar;34(2):156-63.
doi: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsn057. Epub 2008 Jun 12.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for physical and emotional disturbances in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot study

Dana L Rofey  1 , Eva M Szigethy, Robert B Noll, Ronald E Dahl, Emily Lobst, Silva A Arslanian
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy for physical and emotional disturbances in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot study

Dana L Rofey et al. J Pediatr Psychol. 2009 Mar.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of an enhanced cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Primary and Secondary Control Enhancement Training (PASCET-PI-2), for physical (obesity) and emotional (depression) disturbances in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Method: In an open trial, 12 adolescents with PCOS, obesity, and depression underwent eight weekly sessions and three family-based sessions of CBT enhanced by lifestyle goals (nutrition and exercise), physical illness narrative (meaning of having PCOS), and family psychoeducation (family functioning).

Results: Weight showed a significant decrease across the eight sessions from an average of 104 kg (SD = 26) to an average of 93 kg (SD = 18), t(11) = 6.6, p <.05. Depressive symptoms on the Children's Depression Inventory significantly decreased from a mean of 17 (SD = 3) to a mean of 9.6 (SD = 2), t(11) = 16.8, p <.01.

Conclusion: A manual-based CBT approach to treat depression in adolescents with PCOS and obesity appears to be promising.

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Screening process for adolescents with PCOS.
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Weight in kilograms at baseline and postintervention for all 12 participants.
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Number of depressive symptoms on the CDI at baseline and posttreatment for all 12 participants.
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