CompletedNot Applicable

Pathogenesis of Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

United States17 participantsStarted 1997-11

Plain-language summary

This is a randomized pilot study of the use of cognitive behavior therapy versus observation to treat functional hypothalamic amenorrhea, often termed stress-induced anovulation.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea * day awake / night asleep schedule Exclusion Criteria: * eating disorders, depression, excessive exercise or any other cause of amenorrhea and anovulation other than functional hypothalamic amenorrhea * weight loss greater than 10 pounds when amenorrhea developed * running more than 10 miles per week or exercising more than 10 hours per week

What they're measuring

ovarian function

Timeframe: Change before and after 20 weeks of CBT or observation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01674426

SponsorUniversity of Pittsburgh

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2003-08

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