Trial reportBMC psychiatry2023
The effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on depression and anxiety of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
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- Pooled it
- Influence of prenatal aquatic activities on fetal outcomes and maternal physical and mental outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of mind-body interventions on polycystic ovary syndrome: a comprehensive meta-analysis.Journal of ovarian research · 2024Pooled it
- Polycystic ovary syndrome in obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome: an updated meta-analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Pooled it
- The effects of behavioral intervention on anthropometric, clinical, and biochemical parameters in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of weight loss intervention on anxiety, depression and quality of life in women with severe obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- The effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on stress and anxiety of mothers of girls with precocious puberty symptoms: a randomized controlled trial.BMC psychiatry · 2023Trial
- Observational
- The relationship between stress perception and anxiety among patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: the mediating role of negative coping strategies.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- Depressed mood as a transdiagnostic target relevant to anxiety and/or psychosis: a scoping review.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves the Quality of Life for Patients with Mild to Moderate Depression due to Glaucoma or Cataracts: A Retrospective Study.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2025Article
- Analysis of risk factors for depression and anxiety in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Article
- Article
- [Endocrine and psychosomatic disorders in patients with amenorrhea].Problemy endokrinologii · 2024Review
- A Response to Dimaggio et al.'s Commentary on Mohajerin et al. (2026).Clinical psychology & psychotherapyArticle
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Abstract
introductionWomen's mental health has a significant impact on the health of society. Due to the prevalence of mental health problems in women with PCOS, this study aimed to determine the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on depression and anxiety (primary outcomes) and quality of life (secondary outcomes) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
methodsThis randomized controlled trial was performed on 84 patients with PCOS referred to Al-Zahra Hospital in Tabriz-Iran, 2021. Participants were randomly assigned to intervention (n = 42) and control (n = 42) groups. Counseling with cognitive behavioral therapy was provided in 8 sessions of 60-90 min weekly in groups with 5 to 7 people in each group for the intervention group. Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety, Beck Depression, and Quality of Life Questionnaire for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOSQ) were used to collect data. Independent t-test and ANCOVA were used to compare the outcomes between the two groups.
resultsAfter the intervention, based on ANCOVA test with adjusting the baseline values, mean scores of depression (mean difference (MD): -18.6; 95% confidence interval (95% CI): -19.4 to -17.8: P < 0.001), trait anxiety (MD: -15.0; 95% CI: -16.0 to -13.9; P < 0.001), and state anxiety (MD: -15.3; 95% CI: -16.2 to -14.3; P < 0.001), were significantly lower in the intervention group compared to the control group. The mean score of quality of life (MD: 19.25; 95% CI: 17.66 to 20.84; P < 0.001) was significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the control group.
conclusionThis study showed that CBT was effective in reducing depression and anxiety and improving the quality of life. Therefore it is recommended that health care providers use this approach to improve the mental health and quality of life of women with PCOS.
trial registrationIranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT): IRCT20110826007418N7. Date of registration: 25/10/2021. URL: https://en.irct.ir/trial/57348 ; Date of first registration: 25/10/2021.
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