Pilot Study of the 'Thriving With PMDs' Program

Conditions studied

Premenstrual Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

About this study

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.

Interventions

• Behavioral: Self-directed psychotherapy program for premenstrual disorders — The intervention consists of receiving 11 videos that are 10-15 minutes in length along with a workbook containing homework exercises. Participants are instructed to watch the videos over the course of two menstrual cycles: the first 6 during the first cycle and the last 5 during the second cycle. Each module focuses on a different skill inspired by cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.

Primary outcomes

• Pre-to-post changes in perimenstrual Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) score (range of scores = 24-144) (Baseline, 1 month post-intervention, 2 months post-intervention)

Eligibility information

Study locations

• University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2 Canada
• University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan S4S0A2 Canada