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

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

135 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-04-10

Study Completion Date

2024-08-15

Brief Summary

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

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Detailed Description

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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.

Conditions

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Premenstrual Syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Three groups with su-jok group, progressive muscle relaxation exercise group and control group

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor) Since the application will be performed by the researcher, participant will be blinded in this study. The statistician will be blinded in the evaluation of the data.

Study Groups

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise Group

Application will be made on the day PMS symptoms begin and throughout the menstrual cycle.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise Group

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Exercise Group

Su-Jok Group

Application will be made on the day PMS symptoms begin and throughout the menstrual cycle.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Su-Jok Intervention

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Hand massage with seeds

Control Group

No application will be made to this group by the researcher.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise Group

Exercise Group

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Su-Jok Intervention

Hand massage with seeds

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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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)

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

30 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes