Mindfulness practice to help with menstrual pain and anxiety
The Effect of Mindfulness Practice on Coping With Primary Dysmenorrhea on Pain and Anxiety Level
This study is testing if an 8-week mindfulness program can help students with menstrual pain and anxiety feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Inonu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bartın) |
| Trial ID | NCT06293313 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to evaluate the impact of mindfulness practice on pain and anxiety levels in students suffering from dysmenorrhea. Conducted in a semi-randomized controlled manner, the study will involve 100 participants who will undergo an 8-week mindfulness training program. Participants will complete pre-tests using various scales to assess their pain and anxiety levels before and after the intervention. The study seeks to determine whether mindfulness can effectively reduce the negative effects of dysmenorrhea on women's quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are university students over 18 years old who experience dysmenorrhea and are willing to participate in mindfulness practice.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience dysmenorrhea or are not university students may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-pharmacological method for managing menstrual pain and anxiety.
How similar studies have performed: While mindfulness has been explored in various contexts, this specific application to dysmenorrhea is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years old, * Being literate, * Having dysmenorrhea, * Volunteering to participate in the study, * Participating in mindfulness practice for 8 weeks, * Not using any pharmacological or non-pharmacological methods, * Studying at Bartin University Exclusion Criteria: * Not being a university student * Not experiencing dysmenorrhea * Not attending at least two mindfulness practices
Where this trial is running
Bartın
- Bartin University — Bartın, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Simge Öztürk, Ph.D — Bartın Unıversity
- Study coordinator: Simge ÖZTÜRK, Ph.D
- Email: sozturk@bartin.edu.tr
- Phone: 05398751788
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.