The Effect of Acupressure, Laughter Yoga and Mindfulness on Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life

Last updated: January 28, 2021
Sponsor: Inonu University
Overall Status: Active - Enrolling

Phase

N/A

Condition

Post Menopause

Perimenopause

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04731402
inonu university ethics
  • Ages 50-70
  • Female
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The aim of the study is to determine the effect of acupressure, laughter yoga and Mindfulness stress reduction program on menopausal symptoms and quality of life.Menopausal period, which is one of the life stages, causes physiological changes and can decrease the quality of life.

The research is a randomized controlled trial. 180 women who meet the conditions for research will be included in the study. Three instruments were used to obtain the research data: Personal Information Form,Menopausal Symptoms Rating Scale and Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Scale.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • in the menopausal period

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • presence of psychiatric illness using psychiatric medication

Study Design

Total Participants: 180
Study Start date:
February 01, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
May 31, 2021

Study Description

On average, one third of a woman's life passes during menopause. The menopausal period is an important period that brings many physical and psychological changes with it and significantly affects the disease process and the family and society. Cultural and ethnic characteristics of the society are among the important factors that affect women's attitudes towards menopause and the meaning of middle age for women.women seek ways to deal with menopausal symptoms.

women prefer drug-free coping methods. Mindfulness stress reduction program, yoga and laughter yoga are an alternative way to reduce menopausal symptoms.. These methods can reduce the complaints and increase the quality of life. For this reason, the effect should be determined in the menopausal period.

Connect with a study center

  • Hacer

    Malatya, Battalgazi 44100
    Turkey

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