Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation and Exergaming vs. Traditional Relaxation for Primer Dysmenorrhea
NCT ID: NCT06728306
Last Updated: 2024-12-11
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
43 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-05-12
2024-02-05
Brief Summary
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Does immersive VR relaxation reduce abdomino-pelvic pain and menstrual symptom severity more effectively than Jacobson's relaxation? Does non-immersive VR exergaming provide better pain relief and symptom management compared to traditional relaxation methods?
Hypotheses:
Immersive VR relaxation will result in significantly greater reductions in abdomino-pelvic pain and menstrual symptom severity compared to traditional relaxation.
Non-immersive VR exergaming will also provide better outcomes in pain and symptom management compared to traditional relaxation.
Researchers will compare immersive VR relaxation, non-immersive VR exergaming, and Jacobson's relaxation (control group) to determine the relative effectiveness of each intervention.
Participants will:
Engage in a 20-minute session of one of the assigned interventions. Complete questionnaires on abdomino-pelvic pain, menstrual symptoms, and perceived effectiveness.
Participate in follow-up assessments for sleep quality during menstruation. This study aims to explore innovative, technology-driven approaches for managing menstrual symptoms and their effectiveness relative to traditional methods.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Immersive Virtual Reality Based Relaxation
Immersive Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation
Participants experienced a 20-minute immersive relaxation session using the virtual reality headset and the "Nature Treks" application, while seated comfortably. Participants were instructed to select the natural environment they found most relaxing from options such as "Blue Ocean," "Orange Sunset," "Violet Down," "White Winter," and "Green Meadows," and spent 20 minutes immersed in their chosen virtual environment.
Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Based Exergaming
Non-immersive VR-Based Exergaming
Participants engaged in a 20-minute calisthenic exercise session guided by the Kinect Adventures game on the Xbox Kinect 360 system. The exercise session consisted of playing two rounds each of the game segments "20,000 Leaks", "Reflex Ridge", and "River Rush", each lasting approximately 3 minutes
Traditional Jacobson's Relaxation
Jacobson's Relaxation
Participants underwent 20 minutes of progressive relaxation training as developed by Dr. Jacobson. The training involves a series of deep diaphragmatic breaths followed by the systematic tensing and relaxing of 16 major muscle groups throughout the body. Participants were guided through the exercise by an approximately 20-minute audio recording prepared by a psychologist and available online
Interventions
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Immersive Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation
Participants experienced a 20-minute immersive relaxation session using the virtual reality headset and the "Nature Treks" application, while seated comfortably. Participants were instructed to select the natural environment they found most relaxing from options such as "Blue Ocean," "Orange Sunset," "Violet Down," "White Winter," and "Green Meadows," and spent 20 minutes immersed in their chosen virtual environment.
Non-immersive VR-Based Exergaming
Participants engaged in a 20-minute calisthenic exercise session guided by the Kinect Adventures game on the Xbox Kinect 360 system. The exercise session consisted of playing two rounds each of the game segments "20,000 Leaks", "Reflex Ridge", and "River Rush", each lasting approximately 3 minutes
Jacobson's Relaxation
Participants underwent 20 minutes of progressive relaxation training as developed by Dr. Jacobson. The training involves a series of deep diaphragmatic breaths followed by the systematic tensing and relaxing of 16 major muscle groups throughout the body. Participants were guided through the exercise by an approximately 20-minute audio recording prepared by a psychologist and available online
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* a regular menstrual cycle (28 ± 7 days) over the past 6 months
* menstrual pain with a Visual Analog Scale score \>4 during this period
Exclusion Criteria
* recent musculoskeletal trauma or surgery.
* intrauterine device use or pathological conditions/ultrasound findings of secondary dysmenorrhea
* consumption of painkillers, alcohol, recreational drugs, or similar substances within the last 48 hours.
18 Years
30 Years
FEMALE
No
Sponsors
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The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
OTHER
Trakya University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Muhammed Şeref Yıldırım
Principle Investigator
Locations
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Trakya University
Edirne, İskender, Turkey (Türkiye)
Trakya University
Edirne, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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1919B012219298
Identifier Type: OTHER_GRANT
Identifier Source: secondary_id
TU-FTR-MŞY-002
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id