Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training for Menopausal Women

NCT06942169 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2023/4613
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 126
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study was conducted to determine the effects of mindfulness-based self-compassion training for menopausal women on their genital self-image and self-anger. Materials and Methods: This study was randomized with 126 menopausal women (study group n=63, control group n=63) between June 2024 and February 2025. Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training (MBSCT) was applied in groups of 10 and 11 participants, twice a week, for 8 sessions of 40 minutes. Data were obtained using the Personal Information Form, Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS), and DSM-V Level II Anger Scale. Research Hypotheses: H1: MBSCT applied to menopausal women enhances the genital self-image of individuals. H2: MBSCT applied to menopausal women reduces individuals' self-anger.

Conditions

Menopausal; Crisis; Self-Compassion; Image, Body; Anger

Keywords

Self-Compassion; anger; Menopause; Image, Body; mindfulness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS)

  The Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS) was developed by Herbenick and Reece (2010) in the United States to measure women's genital self-perceptions.

  baseline and after 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• DSM-V Level 2 Anger Scale

  baseline and after 8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training

EXPERIMENTAL

Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training is a very comprehensive approach that addresses the awareness and acceptance of individuals towards their bodies, as well as encouraging them to live a conscious life. Studies found that self-compassion increases well-being during menopause.

Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training

No intervention

NO INTERVENTION

No intervention was applied to menopausal women in the control group.

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training is a very comprehensive approach that addresses the awareness and acceptance of individuals towards their bodies, as well as encouraging them to live a conscious life. Studies found that self-compassion increases well-being during menopause (Brown, 2015; Arab et al., 2020). Psychiatric nursing is a special field that works to evaluate, diagnose, and enhance mental health in every area where people are present.

Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being between 45 and 70 years old
• Having no hearing problems
• Being at menopause in the last year
• Having no psychiatric illness
• Having natural menopause
• Not receiving hormone replacement therapy.

You may not qualify if:

• Those who did not attend two or more training sessions during the study were excluded from the study.
• Those who entered menopause surgically and received hormone/replacement therapy during the process were not included in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Tarsus University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Family Health Center

Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (6)

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  PMID: 36133626 BACKGROUND

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  PMID: 24360136 RESULT

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  PMID: 29095126 RESULT

• Guest E, Costa B, Williamson H, Meyrick J, Halliwell E, Harcourt D. The effectiveness of interventions aiming to promote positive body image in adults: A systematic review. Body Image. 2019 Sep;30:10-25. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2019.04.002. Epub 2019 May 9.

  PMID: 31077956 RESULT

• Handy AB, Greenfield SF, Yonkers KA, Payne LA. Psychiatric Symptoms Across the Menstrual Cycle in Adult Women: A Comprehensive Review. Harv Rev Psychiatry. 2022 Mar-Apr 01;30(2):100-117. doi: 10.1097/HRP.0000000000000329.

  PMID: 35267252 RESULT

• Kim MK, Ahn CW, Nam JS, Kang S, Park JS, Kim KR. Association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and coronary artery calcification in postmenopausal women. Menopause. 2015 Dec;22(12):1323-7. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000503.

  PMID: 26154274 RESULT

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Outcomes Assessor did not know whose study or control group.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Model Details: The study was executed in the form of a randomized controlled trial.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 8, 2025
• First Posted: April 24, 2025
• Study Start: June 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2024
• Study Completion: February 15, 2025
• Last Updated: April 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: ICF
• Time Frame: Before starting the study, the purpose of the study was explained to the patients and their relatives, and their verbal and written permissions were obtained.
• Access Criteria: ANYONE PARTICIPATING IN THE RESEARCH WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS IT.

Locations

TU (1)