Solution-focused Counseling for Menopausal Symptoms

NCT06582433 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: E-77192459-050.99-338559
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 44
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This research will be conducted in a prospective pre-test post-test measurement randomized controlled experimental design. The population of the study consists of women who have entered menopause and live in Karabük. The research sample size was calculated considering the literature information that in experimental studies each group should consist of at least 30 individuals, taking into account the power of the test with G\*Power 3.1 Program. It was calculated that at least 32 observations are needed in both the experimental and control groups to reach a power level of 90% at a significance level of 5% with an effect size of 0.75, and the sample size of the study was calculated as 64 women. The data of the study will be collected using the "Personal Information Form", "Psychological Well-being Scale", "Menopausal Symptoms Evaluation Scale" and "Menopause Attitude Evaluation Scale". WORKFLOW Pre-procedure:

• Women who meet the inclusion criteria for the study will be divided into experimental and control groups using simple randomization method.
• Before the procedure, women in both groups will fill out the PIF, PWBS, MSES, and MAES (1st Measurement). During the procedure: At this stage, Solution-Focused Counseling (SFC) will be used on women in the experimental group by the researcher. SFC sessions for patients will be held individually, once a week, with a total of 6 sessions that may have deviations of 2-3 days before or after the previous session. Each session is planned to last 60 minutes. Counseling for patients will be conducted in a comfortable environment. At this stage, women in the control group will be given information on typical menopausal symptoms. Post-procedure: One week after the completion of SFC sessions, the PIF, PWBS, MSES, and MAES will be filled out by the experimental and control groups (2nd Measurement). Follow-up evaluation after 2 months: Two months after the completion of SFC sessions, the PIF, PWBS, MSES, and MAES will be applied to the experimental and control groups (Follow-up Measurement) to determine whether the results of the applied SFC are continuing.After monitoring measurements are taken on the control group, counseling will be provided to women according to their needs (addressing issues, answering questions, informing them according to their needs).

Conditions

Menopause; Menopause Related Conditions; Menopausal Depression

Keywords

Menopause; Menopausal Symptoms; Solution-focused counseling

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• prevention

  Menopausal complaints

  One session per week, each session is 90 minutes, a total of 6 sessions.

Study Arms (2)

İntervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

Pre-Procedure: Women who meet the inclusion criteria will be divided into experimental and control groups using simple randomization method. Before the procedure, both groups will fill out the Personal Information Form (PIF), Psychological Well-being Scale (PWS), Menopausal Symptoms Assessment Scale (MSAS), and Menopause Attitude Assessment Scale(MASS) (1st Measurement). During the Procedure: Women in the experimental group will receive Solution-Focused Counseling (SFC) by the researcher. SFC will be conducted individually once a week, in a total of 6 sessions, with each session lasting 60 minutes. Post-Procedure: One week after the completion of SFC sessions, both groups will fill out PWS, MSAS, and MAAS again (2nd Measurement). Follow-Up Two Months Later: Two months later, both groups will fill out PWS, MSAS, and MAAS again to evaluate whether the effects of SFC are still present (Follow-Up Measurement).

Other: Intervention

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Before the procedure, women will be asked to fill out a Personal Information Form (PIF), Psychological Well-being Scale (PWS), Menopause Symptoms Assessment Scale (MSAS), and Menopause Attitude Assessment Scale (MAAS) (1st Measurement). Women in the control group will be provided with information about routine menopausal symptoms. 2 months later, the 2nd Measurement will be taken. After the follow-up measurement is taken for the control group, counseling will be provided to women according to their needs (addressing problems, answering questions, providing information as needed).

Interventions

Intervention OTHER

1. Process: implementation of pre-tests 2. Process: Solution-focused counseling, 60 minutes once a week for a total of 6 sessions 3. Final test after 2 months

Also known as: Experimental Group

İntervention group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 45 Years - 65 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: period of menopause
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Accepting to participate in the study
• Being a woman
• Having been diagnosed with menopause for at least 1 year

You may not qualify if:

• Leaving work halfway through without filling out surveys or scales even though you stayed to work
• Having any barriers to communication
• Having received a psychiatric diagnosis

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Karabuk University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Karabuk University

Karabük, Karabük Province, 78050, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Methods

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Investigative Techniques

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 28, 2024
• First Posted: September 3, 2024
• Study Start: September 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: July 3, 2025
• Study Completion: July 20, 2025
• Last Updated: August 5, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Locations

TU (1)