Model of Human Occupation-Based Intervention on Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms

NCT ID: NCT06307119

Last Updated: 2024-03-12

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

95 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-03-01

Study Completion Date

2024-03-02

Brief Summary

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This study was conducted to examine the effect of two different occupational therapy interventions on premenstrual syndrome symptoms in university students. This study was designed according to the CONSORT statement, which provides a standard method for randomised controlled trial (RCT) design. The study was approved by the Local Ethics Committee. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants before the study.

Detailed Description

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The current study constituted a single-center, two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial involving university students from a public university in Turkey. Prior to study, the research protocol received approval from the local ethics committee. All participants provided written informed consent. The current study was designed according to the CONSORT statement, which provides a standardized method for randomized controlled trial (RCT) design.

Participants The study employed a convenience sampling method. Invitation messages were sent via WhatsApp to 2500 undergraduate students within the university's Faculty of Health Sciences, where the study was conducted. A total of 230 participants were enrolled in the study and assessed by a researcher (B.T.). According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 125 people were excluded. 105 students were divided into three groups: Control Group, Relaxation Group, and Occupational Therapy and Relaxation Group. During the study, 10 participants-3 from group Occupational Therapy and Relaxation Group and 7 from the Relaxation Group -were unable to complete the intervention program. Consequently, the study was concluded with 95 university students with premenstrual syndrome .

Demographic data were gathered prior to randomization. Participants were randomly assigned (allocation ratio of 1:1) to either the Control Group, Relaxation Group, and Occupational Therapy and Relaxation Group. using computer-generated randomization. All participants underwent a 6-week intervention before and after evaluation, which was conducted by the same researcher who was blinded to the group allocation. No monetary or credit compensation was provided for participation in the study.

The data underwent analysis using the SPSS version 26.0 statistical software package. Normality assessment was conducted using the Shapiro-Wilk test. Group differences were assessed using the chi-square test for nominal data and the Mann-Whitney U test for ordinal data. To compare pre- and post-intervention results within groups, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test was employed. Participants who didn't complete the post-evaluation (n = 10) were excluded. Quade's rank analysis of covariance test was utilized to control baseline disparities in measurements. Effect size was calculated to quantify intervention effectiveness relative to comparisons, utilizing means, standard deviations, and correlation coefficients for within-group changes. Effect size benchmarks of 0.20, 0.50, and 0.80 standard deviations were considered small, medium, and large, respectively, according to Cohen (1992). Statistical significance was defined as p \< .05.

Conditions

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Premenstrual Syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Occupational Therapy and Relaxation Group

MOHO Based Intervention and Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation method

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Occupational Therapy and Relaxation Group

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

MOHO Based Intervention

The client-centered occupational therapy comprises five distinct stages:

1. Client-Centered Goal Setting:It involves collaboratively establishing goals the client's needs and aspirations.
2. Creating the Therapy Plan:Comprehensive therapy plan is devised from the findings from OSA and MOHOST results.
3. Implementing the Interventions:These interventions aimed addressing various personal challenges,financial management,stress management.
4. Evaluating the Results:It involves adjusting the therapy plan as needed based on the participant's responses and outcomes.
5. Receiving Feedback

Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Starting with the lower extremities,participants sequentially tensed and relaxed muscle groups,moving from distal to proximal regions,encompassing toes,ankles,thighs,buttocks,abdomen,fingers,triceps,shoulders,and face.During all these stages,it was ensured to maintain contraction for 5 seconds and to relax and rest for 10 seconds.

Relaxation Group

Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation method

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Relaxation Group

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation (JPMR) Participants underwent training in relaxation techniques involving mental visualization and Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation method with the aid of music. Starting with the lower extremities, participants sequentially tensed and relaxed muscle groups, moving from distal to proximal regions, encompassing toes, ankles, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, fingers, triceps, shoulders, cervical muscles, and face. During all these stages, it was ensured to maintain contraction for 5 seconds and to relax and rest for 10 seconds.

Control Group

No İntervention

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Occupational Therapy and Relaxation Group

MOHO Based Intervention

The client-centered occupational therapy comprises five distinct stages:

1. Client-Centered Goal Setting:It involves collaboratively establishing goals the client's needs and aspirations.
2. Creating the Therapy Plan:Comprehensive therapy plan is devised from the findings from OSA and MOHOST results.
3. Implementing the Interventions:These interventions aimed addressing various personal challenges,financial management,stress management.
4. Evaluating the Results:It involves adjusting the therapy plan as needed based on the participant's responses and outcomes.
5. Receiving Feedback

Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Starting with the lower extremities,participants sequentially tensed and relaxed muscle groups,moving from distal to proximal regions,encompassing toes,ankles,thighs,buttocks,abdomen,fingers,triceps,shoulders,and face.During all these stages,it was ensured to maintain contraction for 5 seconds and to relax and rest for 10 seconds.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Relaxation Group

Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation (JPMR) Participants underwent training in relaxation techniques involving mental visualization and Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation method with the aid of music. Starting with the lower extremities, participants sequentially tensed and relaxed muscle groups, moving from distal to proximal regions, encompassing toes, ankles, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, fingers, triceps, shoulders, cervical muscles, and face. During all these stages, it was ensured to maintain contraction for 5 seconds and to relax and rest for 10 seconds.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* (1) diagnosed with Premenstrual Syndrome as per the Premenstrual Symptom Screening Tool (PSST)
* (2) aged 18 years or older
* (3) maintaining a regular menstrual cycle

Exclusion Criteria

* (1) diagnosed with another psychiatric or gynecological disorder
* (2) pregnant or breastfeeding
* (3) taking oral contraceptive pills
* (4) receiving hormonal treatment to regulate menstrual cycle
* (5) unable to consistently engage in the intervention program
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Berkan Torpil, PhD

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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University of Health Sciences Turkey

Ankara, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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2020-01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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