Mandala coloring and classical music for PMS relief
The Effect of Mandala Coloring and Music Listening on Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms and Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This project will try mandala coloring and listening to classical music to see if they reduce PMS symptoms and improve quality of life in undergraduate midwifery students with PMS.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 108 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, AVCILAR) |
| Trial ID | NCT07097558 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The study enrolls undergraduate midwifery students with significant PMS symptoms and divides them into three groups: mandala coloring, music listening, and a no-intervention control, targeting 36 participants per group (108 total). The mandala group will color mandalas twice weekly for 8 weeks, while the music group will listen to classical music twice daily for 30 minutes over the same period. Outcome measures (Premenstrual Syndrome Scale and WHOQOL-BREF-TR) are collected at baseline, week 4, and week 8, and data will be analyzed using SPSS. Inclusion requires a PMSS score of 110 or higher, enrollment at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Health Sciences, and internet access.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Undergraduate midwifery students at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa who are 18 or older, have internet access, and score 110 or higher on the PMSS.
Not a fit: People under 18, those with recent changes in menstrual cycle characteristics, or those not enrolled as midwifery students at the study site would not be eligible and thus would not receive benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, these simple, low-cost activities could reduce PMS symptoms and improve quality of life for participating students without medication.
How similar studies have performed: Small prior studies of art therapy and music for stress and menstrual symptoms have reported benefits, but high-quality evidence specifically for mandala coloring or classical-music listening in PMS is limited and mixed.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be an undergraduate student studying midwifery at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Health Sciences. * Must have a score of 110 or higher on the PMSS. * Must have an internet connection. Exclusion Criteria: * Must be under 18 years of age. * Must have a change in menstrual cycle characteristics after being diagnosed with PMS.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, AVCILAR
- Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa — Istanbul, Avcilar, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rukiye Duman, Research Assistant — Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Study coordinator: Rukiye Duman, Research Assistant
- Email: rukiye.duman@iuc.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 5530315895
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.