The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises and Planned Education on Menopausal Symptoms, Perceived Stress, and Anxiety in Menopausal Women

NCT07412093 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: TR SİVAS 08
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 144
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises and Planned Education on Menopausal Symptoms, Perceived Stress, and Anxiety in Menopausal Women

Conditions

Menopause; Menopausal Symptoms; Perceived Stress; Anxiety

Keywords

Menopause; Symptom; Exercise; Anxiety; Stress; Education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Perceived Stress Scale

  The scale consists of 10 items and is evaluated based on a total score. The scale is scored on a scale of 1-5. The total score ranges from 10 to 50, and an increase in the score indicates an increase in perceived stress level. The scale is assessed before any training or relaxation exercises during the initial encounter with women.

  Beginning

• Beck Anxiety Scale

  The scale ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 63 points. However, based on the scores obtained on the scale, patients' anxiety levels are classified as follows: 0-7 points is low, 8-15 points is mild, 16-25 points is moderate, and 26-63 points is high anxiety. A high score indicates that the individual is experiencing a high level of anxiety.The scale is assessed before any training or relaxation exercises during the initial encounter with women.

  Beginning

• Menopause Symptom Assessment Scale

  The scale consists of 11 items and 3 subscales. An increase in the total score obtained from the scale indicates an increase in the severity of complaints and, consequently, a negative impact on quality of life. The lowest possible score on the entire scale is 0, and the highest is 44.The scale is assessed before any training or relaxation exercises during the initial encounter with women.

  Beginning

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Perceived Stress Scale

  One month after relaxation exercises and planned training practices

• Beck Anxiety Scale

  One month after relaxation exercises and planned training practices

• Menopause Symptom Assessment Scale

  One month after relaxation exercises and planned training practices

Study Arms (3)

progressive relaxation exercise

EXPERIMENTAL

Progressive relaxation exercises combine deep breathing with the contraction and relaxation of muscle groups such as the hands, arms, upper arms, feet, lower legs and calves, hips, abdomen and lower back, chest, face, shoulders and back, neck, jaw, lips, eyes, and forehead. After taking a deep breath, the muscles are tensed, this tension is maintained for 5-10 seconds, and then the muscles are relaxed (10-20 seconds). When a muscle is tense, the deeper the tension, the deeper the relaxation will be when it is released. During the exercise, the individual is asked to continue breathing in slowly and deeply through the nose and exhaling through the mouth.

Behavioral: Progressive relaxation

planned education

EXPERIMENTAL

The topics covered in the educational content include: What menopause is, causes of menopause, factors affecting the onset of menopause, complaints during menopause, general symptoms of menopause, nutrition during menopause, sleep during menopause, emotional problems during menopause, and coping strategies.

Other: Planned education

control group

NO INTERVENTION

The control group will not receive any intervention; only the Perceived Stress Scale, Menopause Symptom Assessment Scale, and Beck Anxiety Scale will be administered as pre-tests and post-tests.

Interventions

Progressive relaxation BEHAVIORAL

Progressive relaxation exercises begin with breathing exercises and continue with muscle stretching and relaxation exercises, lasting an average of 30 minutes.

progressive relaxation exercise

Planned education OTHER

The training group will receive pre-planned training in accordance with the literature, delivered as group training in line with adult learning principles.

planned education

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 49 Years - 69 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Not having communication and perception problems
• Being in menopause
• Not having a mental illness diagnosis
• Voluntary participation in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Having communication and perception problems
• Not being in menopause
• Not having a mental illness diagnosis
• Not being a volunteer to participate in the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cumhuriyet University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sivas Cumhuriyet University

Sivas, Merkez, 00058, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders; Motor Activity

Interventions

Autogenic Training

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

• Sukran Ertekin Pinar

  Cumhuriyet University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Prof. Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 29, 2026
• First Posted: February 17, 2026
• Study Start: February 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 30, 2026
• Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)