The Effect of Su-Jok Application and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises in Coping With Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual Syndrome Clinical Trial

Official title:

The Effect of Su-Jok Application and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises in Coping With Premenstrual Syndrome

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06296043
• Other study ID #: SBU-FUT-01
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: April 10, 2024
• Est. completion date: August 15, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: February 2024
• Source: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
• Contact: Filiz Ünal Toprak, PhD
• Phone: 05077732090
• Email: filizore1[@]gmail.com
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 135
• Est. completion date: August 15, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: July 15, 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 18 Years to 30 Years

Eligibility

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)

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Syndrome

Intervention

Procedure:
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise Group
Exercise Group
• Su-Jok Intervention
Hand massage with seeds

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Saglik Bilimleri Üniversitesi	Ankara

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	PAIN Visual Analog Scale (VAS)- (Min:0 - Max:10)	In the 1st, 2nd and 3rd month menstrual periods; Premenstrual Syndrome Scale; VAS evaluation scale will be applied.	3 months
Primary	FATIGUE Visual Analog Scale (VAS)- (Min:0 - Max:10)	In the 1st, 2nd and 3rd month menstrual periods; Premenstrual Syndrome Scale; VAS evaluation scale will be applied.	3 months
Primary	SLEEP STATE Visual Analog Scale (VAS)- (Min:0 - Max:10)	In the 1st, 2nd and 3rd month menstrual periods; Premenstrual Syndrome Scale; VAS evaluation scale will be applied.	3 months
Primary	NAUSEA VOMITING Visual Analog Scale (VAS)- (Min:0 - Max:10)	In the 1st, 2nd and 3rd month menstrual periods; Premenstrual Syndrome Scale; VAS evaluation scale will be applied.	3 months
Primary	Change in Premenstrual Symptoms (People with PMS scale scores over 104 points will be determined).	In the 1st, 2nd and 3rd month menstrual periods; Premenstrual Syndrome Scale; VAS evaluation scale will be applied.	3 months