Ephedrine-induced thermogenesis as an adjunct to cognitive restructuring and covert conditioning: a proposal for treatment of obese individuals.
Experimental investigators have discussed the therapeutic potential of ephedrine as a thermogenic agent in the treatment of obese individuals. Because research into thermogenesis and the role of sympathetic nervous system stimulation in weight control primarily has emphasized pharmacological interventions, the authors suggest that cognitive restructuring and covert conditioning procedures could be valuable psychotherapeutic additions to a pharmacologically derived weight-loss regimen. Furthermore, it is concluded that additional clinical research is necessary to determine the efficacy of integrating ephedrine therapy and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapeutic procedures as adjuncts to a multidimensional program for treating obesity.
Zgourides
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Tualatin Valley Mental Health Center, Portland, Oregon.
Warren
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Englert
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D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000187:drug effects; D001481:Basal Metabolism / Q000187:drug effects*; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003213:Conditioning, Psychological; D004809:Ephedrine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009638:Norepinephrine / Q000502:physiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*
D004809:Ephedrine; D009638:Norepinephrine