Clinical trial NCT06296043: The Effect of Su-Jok Application and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises in Coping With Premenstrual Syndrome
Official title: The Effect of Su-Jok Application and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises in Coping With Premenstrual Syndrome
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Premenstrual Syndrome
Keywords: Premenstrual Syndrome
Nursing
Su-Jok
Progressive muscle relaxation exercise
Lead sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-03-06
Enrollment: 135
Sex: FEMALE
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 30
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Intervention model description: Three groups with su-jok group, progressive muscle relaxation exercise group and control group
Primary purpose: SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Brief summary: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of su-jok application and progressive muscle relaxation exercise in coping with premenstrual syndrome.

Detailed description: Various medications can be used to relieve PMS symptoms, but there is no treatment to completely eliminate it. For this reason, women may seek traditional and alternative practices to reduce PMS complaints. Alternative methods such as herbal treatment, aromatherapy, acupuncture, nutrition regulation and stress control can be used to relieve PMS symptoms. It has been stated that applying mind-body based therapies to relieve PMS symptoms is safe and cost-effective. Such interventions include progressive muscle relaxation exercise (PCGE), paced breathing, clinical hypnosis, yoga, mindfulness, reflexology, and cognitive behavioral therapies. Su-Jok application, which is an alternative method, can also be used to relieve PMS symptoms. In Su-Jok therapy, the practitioner stimulates points on the hands and feet to activate auto-regulatory mechanisms and bring the body to a healthy state. Due to the negative effects of PMS on daily life, knowing the frequency of occurrence and risk factors is expected to contribute and guide individuals in coping with PMS. While PMS threatens the health of the individual in particular, it generally brings socio-economic burdens to the individual, family and society.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Getting over 104 points from the PMS scale,
* Having regular menstruation,
* Not having any chronic disease,
* Not using any method to cope with PMS.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having irregular menstruation,
* Having musculoskeletal system and respiratory diseases,
* Having a diagnosed psychiatric disease,
* Having a disease that may cause premenstrual symptoms and receiving medical treatment (thyroid diseases, heart failure, neurological disorders)

Primary outcomes:
measure: PAIN Visual Analog Scale (VAS)- (Min:0 - Max:10)
timeFrame: 3 months
measure: FATIGUE Visual Analog Scale (VAS)- (Min:0 - Max:10)
timeFrame: 3 months
measure: SLEEP STATE Visual Analog Scale (VAS)- (Min:0 - Max:10)
timeFrame: 3 months
measure: NAUSEA VOMITING Visual Analog Scale (VAS)- (Min:0 - Max:10)
timeFrame: 3 months
measure: Change in Premenstrual Symptoms (People with PMS scale scores over 104 points will be determined).
timeFrame: 3 months
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Ankara
country: Turkey
facility: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi
Study officials:
affiliation: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
name: Filiz Ünal Toprak, PhD
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
affiliation: Kıbrıs İlim Üniversitesi
name: Sevil Albayrak, PhD
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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