Status:

RECRUITING

Emotion Regulation-based Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

Uppsala University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Utah State University

Conditions:

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a debilitating cyclic mental disorder affecting about 2-5% of women of reproductive age. PMDD is characterised by recurring emotional, behavioural, cognitive,...

Detailed Description

The study is a parallel two-group RCT with 1:1 allocation to 8 weeks of a therapist-guided self-help ICBT for PMDD or a waitlist control group. Approximately 164 women (age 18-45) fulfilling the DSM-5...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • PMDD diagnosis according to DSM-5
  • Menstrual cycle length between 23-34 days, i.e., 5-8 cycles in the last six months
  • Sufficient proficiency in Swedish to comprehend the treatment materials
  • Access to computer/tablet/mobile phone with internet connection

Exclusion

  • Breastfeeding or pregnancy during the previous three months
  • Initiation of or change in treatment with antidepressants, benzodiazepines, contraceptives, or hormones during the last three months
  • Current or history of a gynaecological disease (e.g., endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome) that may confound the results
  • Ongoing or previous psychological treatment for premenstrual disorders
  • Severe mental disorders that may interfere with the person's ability to complete the treatment or complicate the interpretation of results, e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder, severe eating disorder, or severe depression
  • Elevated suicide risk (e.g., recurrent active suicidal ideation, current suicide plans, previous suicide attempts).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 14 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

164 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06496139

Start Date

July 14 2025

End Date

July 1 2028

Last Update

July 31 2025

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Uppsala university

Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden, 75656