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To evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral therapy in a patient with severe obesity and low plasma GH and IGF-1 levels.

April 13, 2026Open Access

Behavioral Therapy Ameliorates Severe Obesity With Low Levels of Plasma GH and IGF ‐1: A Case Report

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To evaluate the effectiveness of behavioral therapy in a patient with severe obesity and low plasma GH and IGF-1 levels.
Case report of a patient with a BMI of 50.7 kg/m2
Implemented behavioral therapy
Monitored health outcomes and plasma levels of GH and IGF-1
Behavioral therapy effectively prevented further health disturbances
Plasma levels of GH and IGF-1 were assessed with low readings
Improvement in the patient’s weight management was noted

Abstract

ABSTRACT We encountered a patient with a body mass index of 50.7 kg/m 2 . Behavioral therapy was effective for preventing progression of health disturbance in this case. When coping with severe obesity, we must promote various tests to differentiate secondary obesity.

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Go Yoshimichi

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Beppu Medical Center

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