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Primary DysmenorrheaNCT05129852

The Effect Of Reiki And Massage With Sage Oil On Primary Dysmenorrhea

A study testing Sage oil group and Reiki group in people with Primary Dysmenorrhea, run by Mehmet Akif Ersoy University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study was a randomized controlled trial. It included young girls with primary dysmenorrhea in a district located in the south of Turkey and was conducted between March 01, 2021 and June 30, 2021. The sample size of this research was decided by performing a power analysis in the power statistical program. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Primary Dysmenorrhea
What is being tested?
Sage oil group and Reiki group
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
90 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Mar 2021to 10 Jul 2021
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Being female Not married

Who cannot join

  • Psychiatric problem Communication barrier Those who refuse to work

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Nazife Bakir

    Burdur, Bucak

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effect Of Reiki And Massage With Sage Oil On Pain In Young Girls With Primary Dysmenorrhea

This study was a randomized controlled trial. It included young girls with primary dysmenorrhea in a district located in the south of Turkey and was conducted between March 01, 2021 and June 30, 2021. The sample size of this research was decided by performing a power analysis in the power statistical program. Considering the parameters of the groups, the effect size was calculated to be 0.5003604. Since α was found to be 0.05 and power (1 - β) was 0.95, a total number of 66 participants were distributed into three equal groups (sage oil massage: 22, Reiki: 22, control: 22). Considering the possibility of case losses, 30 participants were included in each group; finally, a total of 90 people were included in the study. For data collection, a questionnaire regarding sociodemographic characteristics and the visual analog scale (VAS) were used. Reiki and massage with sage oil were applied for 30 minutes, and no application was performed on the control group.

Being tested
Sage oil group, Reiki group
Keywords
midwifery, nurse, alternative therapies

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Sage oil groupOther

    Sometimes called muscatel. Made by steam or water distillation of Salvia sclarea flowering tops and foliage. Yields range from 0.7 to 1.5%. A pale yellow to yellow liquid with a herbaceous odor and a winelike bouquet. Produced in large quantities in France, Russia and Morocco. The oil contains linalyl acetate, linalool and other terpene alcohols (sclareol), as well as their acetates.

  • Reiki groupBehavioural

    Within complementary and integrative health practices, Reiki is an ancient practice of Japanese origin widely used worldwide. Through the touch or approximation of the hands, an enabled therapist applies this technique to eliminate toxins, to balance the organism, and to favor the full functioning of the organism, to reestablish the flow of vital energy. Reiki as bioenergy therapy works with the energy that leads the human body to a calmer state that is linked to health and cure. Reiki therapists conduct the curing energy that enters the top of the head and leaves through the hands.

Study groups in NCT05129852
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
sage oil groupActive comparatorThe participants in the sage oil massage group (30 participants in total) had pain in the first 3 days of their menstrual cycle; when the pain started, pain levels were scored by the participants using visual analog scale (VAS). In addition, their blood pressure, body temperature, and pulse rate were measured. The researchers massaged the abdomen with sage oil for 30 minutes, and 30 minutes after the massage, VAS evaluation and blood pressure, body temperature, and pulse rate measurements were performed again. This application was repeated for two menstrual periods.
Receives: Other: Sage oil group
Reiki groupActive comparatorvisual analog scale (VAS) pain scores were also evaluated in the Reiki group (30 participants) when the pain started. The participants experienced pain on the first 3 days of their menstruation. Their blood pressure, body temperature, and pulse rate were also measured. Reiki was applied by a researcher with a Reiki certificate. Thirty minutes after the Reiki application, VAS evaluation and blood pressure, body temperature, and pulse rate measurements were repeated. This application was repeated for two menstrual periods.
Receives: Behavioral: Reiki group
control groupNo interventionSimilarly, in the control group (30 participants),visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores were evaluated when the pain started on the first three days of their menstruation, and their blood pressure, body temperature, and pulse rate were measured. No application was performed; they were only asked to rest. VAS evaluation and blood pressure, body temperature, and pulse rate measurements were performed again after 30 minutes. These measurements were repeated for two menstrual cycles.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Individual Introductory Information Form

    Form, information regarding sociodemographic characteristics of the participants was collected.

    Measured: 2 months

  2. VAS pain scores

    Pain levels were scored by the participants using VAS

    Measured: 2 months

  3. Body Mass Index

    Body mass index was calculated by measuring the height and weight of the participants.

    Measured: 2 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Nov 2021
  2. Study start1 Mar 2021
  3. Primary completion30 Jun 2021
  4. Study completion10 Jul 2021

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Three groups with alternative therapy is a randomized controlled trial
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
90 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05129852
Sponsor's protocol ID
MAKU-BSYO-NB-01
Status last verified
Nov 2021
First submitted
29 Oct 2021
Last updated
22 Nov 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Sage oil group and Reiki group in people with Primary Dysmenorrhea, run by Mehmet Akif Ersoy University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Nov 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Individual Introductory Information Form (time frame: 2 months). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Nov 2021.

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