Combined Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique and Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises on Premenstrual Syndrome

NCT07526623 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: UHS/USERC-26/SEC/103
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 56
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Premenstrual syndrome is psycho-physiological stress induced condition including physical, behavioral, and psychological symptoms occur during luteal phase of menstrual cycle (after ovulation) and disappear within a few days after the onset of menstrual cycle .Bloating, breast tenderness, mood swings, food cravings, backache, headache, skin breakouts, depression, lack of energy, irritability, frequent urination, and insomnia are the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. The aim of this study is to determine the combined effect of Benson relaxation and Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation techniques on Premenstrual syndrome. Three-arm parallel Randomized control trial (study design) in which three groups will be formed. A sample size of 56 female students will be selected from University of Health Sciences, Lahore using the purposive sampling technique and will be equally and randomly allocated to three groups using computer generated random number by Excel software. Jacobson PMR technique will be applied on group A and Benson Relaxation Technique on group B and both Benson relaxation and Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation techniques will be applied on group C for two months three times a week. Symptoms will be assessed before and at 8th week (at the end of treatment) by using the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale. There will be assessor blinding while data collecting in order to reduce biasness. The potential significance of combined effect of Benson relaxation technique and Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation is to reduce the symptoms of PMS, improving the quality of life, provide the non-pharmacological approach, improve daily functioning, provide the empowerment to women, enhance relationship, cost - effective, and it is assessable intervention that can be performed in various settings, and will provide the significant positive impact on the lives of women. Combined effect of Benson relaxation and Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation techniques will help in improving symptoms and provide mental and physical relaxation which will help women in enhancing self-control, in reducing absenteeism, improving productivity, increased sense of well- being, and increasing participation in social activities.

Conditions

Premenstrual Syndrome-PMS

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Premenstrual Syndrome Scale

  Premenstrual Syndrome scale is a self-reporting scale was originally developed by comprise of 40 questions which is further divide into 3 subscales (Physiological, Psychological, and Behavioral symptoms). Ms. Padmavathi measured the inter-rater reliability of PMSS in 2013. In interrater reliability was reported between 0.81 and 0.97 and sensitivity ranges from 83-100% and specificity 64-90%.

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Treatment 1

EXPERIMENTAL

Jacobson progressive Muscle Relaxation Tecnique

Other: Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation technique

Treatment 2

EXPERIMENTAL

Benson relaxation Technique

Other: Benson relaxation technique

Combine Treatment

EXPERIMENTAL

Combination of Jacobson progressive Muscle relaxation and Benson relaxation technique

Other: combine Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation and Benson relaxation technique

Interventions

Benson relaxation technique OTHER

Benson Relaxation technique was presents in 1970 by Herbert Benson. Benson Relaxation technique decrease the level of hormone catecholamine and also reduces the sympathetic nervous system which results in relaxation of muscle and also reducing anxiety and depression level in our body which results in promoting activities of daily life and build self- confidence.

Treatment 2

Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation technique OTHER

Jacobson PMR involves gradually contracting and relaxing the major 16 muscle group of human body from head to toe ( muscle include hands, arms, eye, eyebrows, neck, anterior neck, shoulder, back, chest, abdomen, buttocks, anterior thigh, posterior thigh, calves and feet)

Treatment 1

combine Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation and Benson relaxation technique OTHER

Jacobson PMR involves gradually contracting and relaxing the major 16 muscle group of human body from head to toe ( muscle include hands, arms, eye, eyebrows, neck, anterior neck, shoulder, back, chest, abdomen, buttocks, anterior thigh, posterior thigh, calves and feet). In Benson relaxation technique, participants will be placed in comfortable positions and will be asked to close their eyes and will focus on their breathing to remove disturbing thoughts from their mind and they will be asked to remind a word that bring peace to them such as God, love, rainbow etc. While repeating the sedative words breathe deeply and regularly, inhale through nose and exhale through mouth. At the same time they will be asked to relax their whole body muscle starting from tip of toes and continuing their upper body and the head muscles. They will be asked not to think about any other thing and continue this exercise for 20 minutes and then open their eyes

Combine Treatment

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Age between (18-30 years)
• suffering from PMS
• score of 45 or greater on PMSS
• having regular menstrual cycle between 21- 35 days
• not having a diagnosis of psychiatric problems
• Not having gynecologic disease like abnormal uterine bleeding, ovarian cysts, uterine, fibroids etc.
• Not having any health problem or underlying disease that prevent PMRT.

You may not qualify if:

• Not using contraceptive pills
• Not attending sessions
• To reduce PMS use another methods
• Anemia, chronic health conditions, communication related disability
• Any current pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic treatment of PMS

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Health Sciences Lahore: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Health Sciences Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000g, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Premenstrual Syndrome

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Menstruation Disturbances; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• University of Health Sciences Lahore Lahore

  University of Health Sciences Lahore

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 6, 2026
• First Posted: April 13, 2026
• Study Start: April 7, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 7, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 21, 2026
• Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)