Talking therapy could ease menopause mood swings without hormones
NCT ID NCT06462157
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 6-session online group program called Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) can improve wellbeing in women aged 40-60 going through menopause. The therapy aims to reduce self-criticism and shame by building self-compassion. Researchers enrolled 38 women to see if the approach is practical and acceptable, and to measure changes in mood, anxiety, and quality of life. This is a very early feasibility study, not a large-scale effectiveness trial.
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University College London
London, County, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
What this could mean
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Active substance
Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) - a psychological therapy delivered in online group sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-hormonal, drug-free option to help women manage menopause-related emotional difficulties like low mood and self-criticism.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 38 participants and no control group for efficacy. Results may not apply to all women, and the therapy may not produce lasting benefits.
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