Interpersonal Psychotherapy in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (IPAP)

University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Interpersonal Psychotherapy; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Treatments: Behavioral: Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06056453

20-3033

Details and patient eligibility

About

The main purpose of this study is to find out whether taking part in a group-based interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) program designed to improve mood and lessen stress in girls with PCOS will improve depression, unhealthy eating behaviors, weight, and insulin resistance.

Enrollment: 30 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 12 to 17 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosed with PCOS duration > 3 months
• 12-17 years old
• BMI > 75th percentile
• CESD > 16

Exclusion criteria

• Weekly or bi-weekly therapy with licensed behavioral health provider
• Inability to speak, read, or write in English (teen)
• Major medical conditions
• HbA1c > 7.0%
• Hormonal contraception < 3 months
• Metformin < 3 months
• Antidepressants/psychotropic medications < 4 weeks

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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30 participants in 2 patient groups

IPT

Experimental group

Description:

Participate in IPT 6-week intervention group.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Interpersonal Psychotherapy

UC

No Intervention group

Description:

Continue with usual care.