Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training for Menopausal Women

NCT ID: NCT06942169

Last Updated: 2025-04-24

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

126 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-06-15

Study Completion Date

2025-02-15

Brief Summary

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This study was conducted to determine the effects of mindfulness-based self-compassion training for menopausal women on their genital self-image and self-anger.

Materials and Methods: This study was randomized with 126 menopausal women (study group n=63, control group n=63) between June 2024 and February 2025. Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training (MBSCT) was applied in groups of 10 and 11 participants, twice a week, for 8 sessions of 40 minutes. Data were obtained using the Personal Information Form, Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS), and DSM-V Level II Anger Scale.

Research Hypotheses:

H1: MBSCT applied to menopausal women enhances the genital self-image of individuals.

H2: MBSCT applied to menopausal women reduces individuals' self-anger.

Detailed Description

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The menopausal period is a period of physical and mental changes in which the body enters the aging process and the functionality of the genital organs decreases. During this period, women face negative body image, low genital self-image, and inadequate sexual functions. Perceived negative body image can lead to consequences such as low genital self-image and sexual dissatisfaction.

Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training is a very comprehensive approach that addresses the awareness and acceptance of individuals towards their bodies, as well as encouraging them to live a conscious life. Studies found that self-compassion increases well-being during menopause . Psychiatric nursing is a special field that works to evaluate, diagnose, and enhance mental health in every area where people are present. However, midwifery has a wide service area with the priority of preventive health services; primarily women's health, and the duties of evaluating, diagnosing, enhancing, and rehabilitating the physical and psychological health of the whole family. In light of this information, increasing the mindfulness and self-compassion levels of women in menopause may increase the place of women who "age" healthily and therefore mentally healthy elderly women, in society and may make a significant contribution to protecting and improving the mental health of society. Since the literature review revealed a gap in the literature regarding these areas for women in the menopausal period, this study was conducted to determine the effects of mindfulness-based self-compassion training for menopausal women on their genital self-image and self-anger.

Conditions

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Menopausal; Crisis Self-Compassion Image, Body Anger

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

The study was executed in the form of a randomized controlled trial.
Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors
Outcomes Assessor did not know whose study or control group.

Study Groups

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Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training

Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training is a very comprehensive approach that addresses the awareness and acceptance of individuals towards their bodies, as well as encouraging them to live a conscious life. Studies found that self-compassion increases well-being during menopause.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training is a very comprehensive approach that addresses the awareness and acceptance of individuals towards their bodies, as well as encouraging them to live a conscious life. Studies found that self-compassion increases well-being during menopause (Brown, 2015; Arab et al., 2020). Psychiatric nursing is a special field that works to evaluate, diagnose, and enhance mental health in every area where people are present.

No intervention

No intervention was applied to menopausal women in the control group.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training

Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training is a very comprehensive approach that addresses the awareness and acceptance of individuals towards their bodies, as well as encouraging them to live a conscious life. Studies found that self-compassion increases well-being during menopause (Brown, 2015; Arab et al., 2020). Psychiatric nursing is a special field that works to evaluate, diagnose, and enhance mental health in every area where people are present.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Being between 45 and 70 years old
* Having no hearing problems
* Being at menopause in the last year
* Having no psychiatric illness
* Having natural menopause
* Not receiving hormone replacement therapy.

Exclusion Criteria

* Those who did not attend two or more training sessions during the study were excluded from the study.
* Those who entered menopause surgically and received hormone/replacement therapy during the process were not included in the study.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Tarsus University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Aysel AKBENIZ

Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Family Health Center

Malatya, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Crego A, Yela JR, Riesco-Matias P, Gomez-Martinez MA, Vicente-Arruebarrena A. The Benefits of Self-Compassion in Mental Health Professionals: A Systematic Review of Empirical Research. Psychol Res Behav Manag. 2022 Sep 14;15:2599-2620. doi: 10.2147/PRBM.S359382. eCollection 2022.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 36133626 (View on PubMed)

Algars M, Huang L, Von Holle AF, Peat CM, Thornton LM, Lichtenstein P, Bulik CM. Binge eating and menstrual dysfunction. J Psychosom Res. 2014 Jan;76(1):19-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2013.11.011. Epub 2013 Nov 28.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 24360136 (View on PubMed)

de Salis I, Owen-Smith A, Donovan JL, Lawlor DA. Experiencing menopause in the UK: The interrelated narratives of normality, distress, and transformation. J Women Aging. 2018 Nov-Dec;30(6):520-540. doi: 10.1080/08952841.2018.1396783. Epub 2017 Nov 2.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 29095126 (View on PubMed)

Guest E, Costa B, Williamson H, Meyrick J, Halliwell E, Harcourt D. The effectiveness of interventions aiming to promote positive body image in adults: A systematic review. Body Image. 2019 Sep;30:10-25. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2019.04.002. Epub 2019 May 9.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 31077956 (View on PubMed)

Handy AB, Greenfield SF, Yonkers KA, Payne LA. Psychiatric Symptoms Across the Menstrual Cycle in Adult Women: A Comprehensive Review. Harv Rev Psychiatry. 2022 Mar-Apr 01;30(2):100-117. doi: 10.1097/HRP.0000000000000329.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 35267252 (View on PubMed)

Kim MK, Ahn CW, Nam JS, Kang S, Park JS, Kim KR. Association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and coronary artery calcification in postmenopausal women. Menopause. 2015 Dec;22(12):1323-7. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000503.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 26154274 (View on PubMed)

Study Documents

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Document Type: Informed Consent Form

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Other Identifiers

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2023/4613

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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