The Effectiveness of Relaxation Training on Primary Dysmenoreh and Menstrual Symptoms

NCT05128877 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: PrimDys01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 360
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Laura Mitchell's relaxation training on primary dysmenorrhea and menstrual symptoms. The study will be carried out on women who have been diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea, have a regular menstrual cycle (28±7 days), have menstrual pain higher than 4 cm according to the visual analog scale (VAS), and wish to voluntarily participate in the study. The questionnaire created by the researchers will be administered online. The women included in the study will be divided into 2 groups as experimental and control groups by applying randomization using the random drawing method. Laura Mitchell's physiological relaxation training will be applied to the experimental group for 30 minutes on menstrual days during a total of 3 menstrual cycles, accompanied by an online live lesson. The control group will continue their daily routine.

Conditions

Menstrual Discomfort; Relaxation Abnormality; Dysmenorrhea Primary

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Visual Analogue Scale

  for pain

  6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• menstrual symptom questionnaire

  6 months

Study Arms (2)

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

No intervention was made in the control group.

intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

Progressive relaxation techniques were applied to the intervention group.

Other: relaxation techniques

Interventions

relaxation techniques OTHER

Mitchell's physiological relaxation technique is based on reciprocal inhibition and involves diaphragmatic breathing and a series of ordered isotonic contractions.

intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea, have a regular menstrual cycle (28±7 days), menstrual pain greater than 4 cm on the visual analog scale (VAS) women willing to participate in the study voluntarily

You may not qualify if:

• Gastrointestinal, urogynecological, autoimmune, psychiatric diseases, other chronic pain syndromes, childbirth, positive pregnancy test, breastfeeding, intrauterine device users, pelvic surgery users, using chronic medication, including oral contraceptives or antidepressants for at least 6 months before the study, irregular menstrual cycle women (with a cycle duration of less than 21 days or longer than 35 days) and women with a pathological history or ultrasonographic imaging showing secondary dysmenorrhea

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cukurova University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Cukurova University

Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Relaxation Therapy

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics; Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: The women included in the study will be divided into 2 groups as experimental and control groups by applying randomization using the random drawing method.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: This study is a randomized controlled experimental study.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 10, 2021
• First Posted: November 22, 2021
• Study Start: January 3, 2021
• Primary Completion: October 31, 2021
• Study Completion: December 31, 2021
• Last Updated: September 8, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-09

Locations

TU (1)