Key result
Cognitive behavioral therapy significantly reduced stress, anxiety, somatic and psychological symptoms, and sleep index compared to psychoeducation in perimenopausal women (P < 0.05).
Why the study?
Although cognitive behavioral therapy effectively treats distress during the menopausal transition, limited psychological-based intervention studies have been conducted in India.
Does cognitive behavioral therapy reduce physical and psychological distress in perimenopausal women?
Comparison
Cognitive behavioral therapy vs psychoeducation pamphlet
Design
Two-group randomized pre- and posttest trial
Follow-up
6 weeks
Authors
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Supports brief CBT as a nonhormonal adjunct for perimenopausal distress now; extends Western RCT evidence to Indian women.
RCT (n=53)
randomly assigned
Does cognitive behavioral therapy reduce physical and psychological distress in perimenopausal women?
p-value: p=< 0.05
Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective adjunct treatment for managing stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbances in perimenopausal women.
Bajaj et al. (2025) conducted an RCT in perimenopausal phase (n=53). Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) vs. psychoeducation was evaluated on physical and psychological distress (stress, anxiety, MRS somatic and psychological symptom scales, sleep index) (p=< 0.05). Cognitive behavioral therapy significantly reduced stress, anxiety, somatic and psychological symptoms, and sleep index compared to psychoeducation in perimenopausal women (P < 0.05).
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