The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Premenstrual Syndrome and Pain in University Students

Premenstrual Syndrome Clinical Trial

Official title:

The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Premenstrual Syndrome and Pain in University Students: A Randomized Controlled

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06000579
• Other study ID #: MrvHfz
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 15, 2023
• Est. completion date: September 11, 2023

Study information

• Verified date: June 2024
• Source: KTO Karatay University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

PMS is one of the common menstrual disorders affecting many young women, and according to epidemiological data, approximately 75% of women have PMS symptoms and 3-8% have severe PMS symptoms. The prevalence of PMS was different in different countries, with 34% in China , 72% in Turkey , 80% in Pakistan and Jordan. It was detected in the range of 92% in India and 14.3%-74.4% in India. Common premenstrual symptoms include anxiety, lack of concentration, depression, bloating, abdominal cramps, breast tenderness, anger, general body pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, decreased concentration, mood swings, headache, anxiety, sleep disturbance, appetite changes. In addition to physical symptoms, studies indicate that individuals reporting PMS experience more stress and anxiety, and their sensitivity to depressive symptoms increases due to hormonal fluctuations. Studies have shown that mindfulness-based cognitive methods are effective in the treatment of mood disorders such as depression. It is thought that modulating many PMS symptoms such as stress and experienced emotional problems through mindfulness-based cognitive methods may be an effective approach for future PMS interventions.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 44
• Est. completion date: September 11, 2023
• Est. primary completion date: August 17, 2023
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 18 Years to 25 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Persons with amenorrhea,

• pregnancy,

• menstrual irregularity,

• chronic disease,

• mental disorders,

• psychiatric disorders,

• polycystic ovarian syndrome,

• those who have received training on EFT before and those who have communication problems will not be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Female students between the ages of 18-25,

• who scored 111 or higher on the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS)

• participated in the study voluntarily will be included in the study.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Syndrome

Intervention

Other:
• EFT
Each student will be asked to voluntarily give their phone number and last menstrual cycle date, and the day will be determined for the first session. Then, the first EFT session will be made by the researchers by calling 14 days before the menstruation date. In the 2nd and 3rd sessions, a total of 3 sessions of EFT will be applied face-to-face by the researchers 14 days before menstruation. After each student completes three menstrual cycles, the researchers will meet with the student and PMSS will be applied as a post-test.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	KTO Karatay University	Konya

Sponsors (4)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
KTO Karatay University	EMEL EGE, KAMILE ALTUNTUG, Merve YAZAR

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	premenstrual syndrome and emotional freedom technique	This outcome is assessed with the premenstrual syndrome scale. The lower the score on the scale, the lower the premenstrual syndrome.	3 month Will Be Followed.