Parents’ Readiness to Change Affects BMI Reduction Outcomes in Adolescents with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Table 1

Inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Inclusion criteria	(1) Confirmed PCOS diagnosis by a board-certified physician
	(2) BMI percentile < 85
	(3) CDI or CDI-P < 10
	(4) DSM-IV diagnosis of minor or major depressive disorder as reported on the K-SADS-PL
	(5) Presence of at least one parent or guardian if ≤18 years of age
	(6) Age between 11 and 21, inclusive
	(1) History or current episode of bipolar disorder or psychotic disorder by DSM-IV criteria
Exclusion criteria	(2) Suicidality with plan or of severity requiring immediate psychiatric hospitalization or significant act involving intentional self-harm (e.g., cutting or overdose, resulting in medical attention)
	(3) Unacceptable risk for dangerousness to others as indicated by homicidal (or other violent) ideation, intent or plan or action, or use of illegal weapons

CDI: children’s depression inventory; CDI-P: children’s depression inventory-parent version; K-SADS-PL: Kiddie schedule for affective disorders and schizophrenia-present and lifetime version.