Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Conditions
Interventions
The online program consists of 5 modules and lasts for 3 months. In the online 
program, participants are given more information about PCOS, mood, depression 
and anxiety and perform exercises to cope with PCOS symptoms. There are also 
homework assignments associated with each module. 
Every 2 weeks there is an appointment with a psychologist to discuss how things 
are going. The group with extra group sessions have an online session every 2 
weeks through the Teams program with other women with PCOS.
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: women with a confirmed diagnosis of PCOS based on the Rotterdam criteria, body Mass Index (BMI) >=18.5*kg/m2, aged above 18 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: pregnant, current treatment for clinical depression, anxiety disorders or eating disorders, suicidality (indicated by a score >2 on the Beck Depression Inventory II suicide item), having an endocrine disease (diabetes mellitus, thyroid function disorders, Cushing*s disease, adrenal tumors, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia) and inability to speak, read or write Dutch.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure of this study (depression and anxiety) will be measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures are quality of life (QoL) measured with the validated Dutch version of the PCOSQOL. Body image with the BCS, Coping strategies will be measured with the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS-21) and sleep quality with the Promis short form 4a. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed