Pilot Study of the 'Thriving With PMDs' Program
Recruiting · NCT06648382 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Regina
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Self-directed psychotherapy program for premenstrual disorders
What this trial is about
This study is testing a self-help mental health program that was designed to help people cope with the challenges of living with a premenstrual disorder. Individuals with a premenstrual disorder - either premenstrual dysphoric disorder or premenstrual exacerbation of depression - will track their daily symptoms for two menstrual cycles before they complete the program, throughout the two-cycle program, and for an additional two cycles after accessing the program. This will allow the research team to compare their symptoms before and after accessing the program.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years to 42 Years
Sex
Female
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Ages 18-42
- Either meeting diagnostic criteria for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (to be confirmed by researchers through daily symptom ratings for two menstrual cycles) or major depressive disorder with perimenstrual exacerbation (i.e. at least a 30% increase in 4 symptoms in the perimenstrual phase)
Exclusion criteria
- Taking oral contraceptives
- Currently in psychotherapy
Where it is running
2 locations listed.
- University of Regina - Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
- University of Regina - Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada