Could talk therapy ease severe PMS? new study tests virtual ACT group
NCT ID NCT06462391
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a virtual group therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help people with severe premenstrual mood symptoms like PMDD or premenstrual exacerbation of mood disorders. Researchers will enroll 50 participants to see if the program is feasible and acceptable. If it works, it could offer a new treatment option for those who struggle with these symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) group therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a new, accessible therapy option to help people with severe premenstrual mood symptoms better manage their condition.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 50 participants, so it cannot prove effectiveness. The therapy may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to broader populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Women's College Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, L5M6N8, Canada
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Women's College Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1B2, Canada