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Social network-based CBT for PMS

Investigating the effect of social network-based cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention on the severity of PMS symptoms

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180218038789N4
Enrollment
140
Registered
2020-10-28
Start date
2020-10-30
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-06-26

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Conditions

Premenstrual Syndrome. Premenstrual tension syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Cognitive-behavioral therapy based on social networks. Intervention 2: Control group: No intervention.

Sponsors

Qazvin University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome Internet access having smart phone Willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Diagnosis of psychosis or bipolar disorder Diagnosis of eating disorder Diagnosis of moderate to severe depression Participate in psychotherapy for premenstrual symptoms now or in the past Acute suicidal tendencies Childbirth or breastfeeding during the last three months Pregnancy Gynecological diseases (hysterectomy, oophorectomy, cervical cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, infertility) Initiation or change in the use of antidepressants, benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, oral contraceptives or hormones over the past three months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of PMS symptoms. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Daily record of premenstrual syndrome symptoms.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
General self-efficacy. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: General self-efficacy questionnaire.;Professional QoL. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Professional QoL questionnaire.;The impact of premenstrual syndrome on daily life. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: PMS-Impact Questionnaire.;Coping with premenstrual symptoms. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Coping with premenstrual symptoms Scale.;Anxiety and Depression. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.;Fear of covid. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Fear of Covid-19 scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZainab Alimoradi

Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

zainabalimoradi.sbmu.ac.ir@gmail.com+98 28 3333 6003

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 12, 2026