Training and Mandala activities to help with premenstrual syndrome symptoms
Investigation of the Effects of Training Given to Cope With Premenstrual Syndrome and Mandala Activity on Premenstrual Symptoms
This study is testing if learning coping skills and doing Mandala art can help women with premenstrual syndrome feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Eskisehir Osmangazi University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bilecik, Merkez) |
| Trial ID | NCT06176313 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research investigates the effects of educational training for coping with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and the practice of Mandala activities on alleviating premenstrual symptoms. Utilizing a pre-test post-test control group design, participants will be randomly assigned to either a Mandala group, an education group, or a control group. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of these interventions in reducing both the psychological and physical symptoms associated with PMS. The research is grounded in the assumption that creative activities like Mandala drawing may provide therapeutic benefits.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are female students aged 18-25 who experience significant premenstrual symptoms and meet specific health criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with gynecological diseases, psychiatric conditions, or those currently using medications for PMS will likely not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could offer new coping strategies for women suffering from premenstrual syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While various methods have been explored for managing PMS, this specific approach combining Mandala activities with educational training is novel and has not been previously tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18-25 years * Female students enrolled in the 1st and 2nd years of the Faculty of Health Sciences PMSÖ score of 110 and above * Regular menstruation in the last six months (between 21-35 days) * Not using any medication or non-medication methods to cope with PMS symptoms * Not using contraceptive pills * Absence of any gynecological diseases (abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, ovarian cysts, etc.) * No diagnosis of psychiatric illness * Not using any psychiatric medication such as antidepressants * Absence of any condition that may hinder Mandala drawing * No previous experience with Mandala education * Willingness to participate in the study * Proficiency in speaking and understanding Turkish Exclusion Criteria: Students who do not meet the criteria mentioned above and are not willing to participate in the study will be excluded. -
Where this trial is running
Bilecik, Merkez
- Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University — Bilecik, Merkez, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Merve SEZER YILDIZ, Ph.D. Student — Bi̇leci̇k Şeyh Edebali̇ Uni̇versity
- Study coordinator: Merve SEZER YILDIZ, Ph.D. Std.
- Email: merveyildiz@bilecik.edu.tr
- Phone: 05301789126
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.