Body Awareness and Perception Across Menstrual Phases:

NCT06789354 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 27.02.2020/29
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 147
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The study explores the dynamic interplay between body awareness and body perception across the menstrual cycle's phases, emphasizing hormonal influences on these dimensions. Conducted with 43 female participants aged 18-35, this research highlights significant variability in body-related experiences tied to hormonal fluctuations. The study aims to address the gap in understanding how menstrual cycle phases impact women's body awareness-sensitivity to physiological states-and body perception, encompassing self-image and physical self-evaluation.

Conditions

Menstrual Cycle

Keywords

Body Awareness; Menstrual Cycle

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ)

  The Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ) is a self-assessment tool consisting of 18 items divided into four subscales (16). These subscales evaluate attentiveness to (1) bodily processes, including changes and reactions in the body, (2) the sleep-wake cycle, (3) the ability to predict the onset of illness, and (4) the prediction of bodily reactions. The questionnaire employs a 7-point Likert scale for scoring, where higher scores reflect greater body awareness. The BAQ has a total possible score ranging from a minimum of 18 to a maximum of 126. The Turkish adaptation of the BAQ, including validity and reliability analyses, was conducted by Karaca and Bayar, ensuring its applicability in Turkish-speaking populations (17).

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

• Body Perception Scale (BPS)

  The Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ), developed by Cash, is a self-report Likert-type scale designed to assess the structure of body image and attitudinal components of self-perception (18). The original instrument comprises 69 items, which evaluate three psychological dimensions characterized by emotional, cognitive, and behavioral traits, as well as three physical dimensions: physical appearance, physical competence, and biological integrity. The cognitive and behavioral aspects were subsequently consolidated under the category of 'orientation,' resulting in six distinct subscales within the questionnaire. An additional subscale, 'satisfaction with body domains,' was later introduced, bringing the total to seven subgroups. Lower mean scores on the MBSRQ indicate the presence of body image disturbances, providing valuable insights into individuals' attitudes and perceptions toward their bodies (18,19

  through study completion, an average of 1 year

Study Arms (1)

Female volunteers aged 18-35 years with regular menstrual cycles

Other: Questionnaire and Physical Exam

Interventions

Questionnaire and Physical Exam OTHER

All assessments were carried out face-to-face with the same physiotherapist.

Female volunteers aged 18-35 years with regular menstrual cycles

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: the research based on menstrual cycle.
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Female volunteers aged 18-35 years with regular menstrual cycles (28 ± 2 days) participated in the study,

You may qualify if:

• female volunteers
• aged 18-35 years
• regular menstrual cycles

You may not qualify if:

• not using hormonal contraceptives in the preceding six months
• having no history of gynecological disorders
• having no chronic diseases

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Marmara University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Marmara University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires; Restraint, Physical

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health; Behavior Control; Therapeutics; Immobilization

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 13, 2025
• First Posted: January 23, 2025
• Study Start: May 23, 2020
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2024
• Study Completion: December 29, 2024
• Last Updated: January 23, 2025

Record last verified: 2024-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)