Results Of A Lifestyle Intervention Involving Healthy Diet, Exercise and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Year: 2018
Type: article
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: _Context_ \nLong-term weight loss is important for women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Although no protocol exist for effective and long-term weight loss in this population. Three-component interventions including diet, exercise, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have shown to be effective in general and not yet in women with PCOS. \n_Objective_ \nTo examine the effect of a three-component intervention in obese women with PCOS. \n_Design_ \nRandomized controlled trial. \n_Setting_ \nDivision Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Erasmus MC, Rotterdam. \n_Patients_ \nWomen (N=209) diagnosed with PCOS and a BMI above 25 kg/m2. \n_Intervention(s)_ \nOne year of 20 sessions of CBT provided with information about a healthy diet, exercise, and additional 9 months electronic feedback through Short Message Service (SMS) via mobile phone. The control group received usual care which constitutes an advice to lose weight. \n_Main Outcome Measure(s)_ \nProportion of weight loss of 5% and ≥10% at 12 months. Secondary outcomes include: BMI, waist and hip circumference. \n_Results_ \nThe odds ratio of achieving a 5% weight loss
Language: English
Subfield: Reproductive Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2808584073