Mood and Nutrition Interventions in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Conditions studied: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

In brief

The purpose of this study is to help determine the best treatment plan for women with PCOS who are overweight or obese and experiencing significant symptoms of depression and anxiety. Specifically, the investigators are attempting to see if there is a difference between cognitive behavioral therapy in combination with nutritional counseling in improving mood symptoms, response to stress, and risk factors for heart disease compared to nutrition counseling alone. The investigators hypothesize that combined treatment with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and nutritional counseling will be more beneficial.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01899001

Run by

University of Pennsylvania

People needed

40

Starts

2013-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-11-23

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Overweight or obese (BMI 27-50)
• Screen positive for symptoms of depression

You may not qualify if…

• Smoking 5 or more cigarettes per day
• Severe depression/anxiety warranting immediate treatment
• Actively participating in a weight loss program
• Taking medications to control cholesterol or diabetes
• On hormonal therapy (must be discontinued to be eligible)
• Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period
• Inability to commute to Philadelphia for weekly study sessions

Where it is running

• Penn PCOS Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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