Pilot Study of the 'Thriving With PMDs' Program

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-42
SponsorUniversity of Regina

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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)

Disqualifiers

Taking oral contraceptives

Currently in psychotherapy

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Self-directed psychotherapy program for premenstrual disorders

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Regina

Lead sponsor

International Association for Premenstrual Disorders

Collaborator