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Mindfulness MeditationMindfulnessNCT06749067

Effect Of Awareness and Occupatıonal Practıces On Menopausal Women's Psychologıcal Wellbeıng And Menopausal Symptoms

A study testing Mindfulness Based Practices, Occupational Practices and Mindfulness-Based Occupational Practice in people with Mindfulness Meditation and Occupational Therapy, run by Kafkas University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

Non-drug methods are frequently preferred in menopausal symptoms, especially in mental effects, and their effectiveness on symptoms is remarkable. Non-drug methods mainly used in the management of postmenopausal symptoms are sports, avoiding bad habits, paying attention to diet and increasing fluid intake, wearing… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Mindfulness Based Practices, Occupational Practices and Mindfulness-Based Occupational Practice
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
80 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Dec 2024to 31 Dec 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 Any age
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Volunteering to participate in the research,
  • Knowing how to read and write Turkish,
  • Do not be in menopause,
  • Having a smart mobile phone,

Who cannot join

  • Don't take hormone therapy,
  • The presence of a diagnosed psychiatric illness,
  • Visual, hearing, speech, physical or mental disability,
  • Interruption of the application made within the scope of Engagement Practices,
  • Taking psychiatric medication (antidepressants, benzodiazepines, hypnotics, narcotics, etc.), Using any other CAM method (such as Reiki, phytoestrogens, acupressure).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Kafkas University

    Kars, 36100

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effect Of Mındfulness-Based and Occupatıonal Practıces On Psychologıcal Well-Beıng and Menopausal Symptoms In Menopausal Women: A Randomısed Controlled Trıal

Non-drug methods are frequently preferred in menopausal symptoms, especially in mental effects, and their effectiveness on symptoms is remarkable. Non-drug methods mainly used in the management of postmenopausal symptoms are sports, avoiding bad habits, paying attention to diet and increasing fluid intake, wearing comfortable clothes. In addition, there are many supportive methods such as stress reduction meditation practices, garden therapies, breathing and physical exercise practices, aromatherapy. Among the most frequently used coping methods of women experiencing menopausal symptoms such as irritability and anxiety/anxiety, it was found that 'paying attention to different things (housework, cleaning, cooking, handicrafts, etc.)' was among the most frequently used coping methods. In this direction, it is thought that occupational practice may have positive effects on menopausal symptoms in women. Engagement practices are one of the methods widely used in recent years to cope with anxiety, depression and stress.

Our study aimed to measure the effectiveness of mindfulness-based practices on menopausal symptoms and psychological well-being in menopausal women by blending mindfulness-based practices and busyness practices, and in this sense, it is anticipated that it will make a significant contribution to the literature.

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Objective: This study will be conducted to determine the effect of mindfulness-based and occupational practices on psychological well-being and menopausal symptoms in menopausal women.

Materials and Methods: The research will be conducted as a randomised controlled experimental study in a four-group, parallel, pretest-posttest design. The research is planned to be conducted between December 2024 and December 2025. The population of the study consists of women in menopause who applied to the ASM in the centre of Kars between December 2024 and December 2025. The sample of the study will consist of women who meet the inclusion criteria among these women. As a result of the power analysis performed in the G*Power version 3.1.9.7 programme, it was determined that a total of 76 participants, at least 19 people in each of the intervention and control groups, with a sample size, 95% confidence, 95% test power (1-ß), 0.05% margin of error level, d = 0.25 effect size (Kang, 2021). Considering 10% possible data loss in the study, it was planned to include 20 women in each of the intervention and control groups.

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The transition from the reproductive period to post-reproductive life in women is called menopausal transition and is an important turning point in a woman's life cycle. Most women experience menopausal symptoms during this period and the majority of these symptoms are severe and long-lasting. Vasomotor symptoms in women can disrupt sleep, cause forgetfulness and fatigue, as well as mental changes, increase anxiety and create conditions such as depressive mood.

Non-drug methods are frequently preferred in menopausal symptoms, especially in mental effects, and their effectiveness on symptoms is remarkable. Non-drug methods mainly used in the management of postmenopausal symptoms are sports, avoiding bad habits, paying attention to diet and increasing fluid intake, wearing comfortable clothes. In addition, there are many supportive methods such as stress reduction meditation practices, garden therapies, breathing and physical exercise practices, aromatherapy. Among the most frequently used coping methods of women experiencing menopausal symptoms such as irritability and anxiety/anxiety, it was found that 'paying attention to different things (housework, cleaning, cooking, handicrafts, etc.)' was among the most frequently used coping methods. In this direction, it is thought that occupational practice may have positive effects on menopausal symptoms in women. Engagement practices are one of the methods widely used in recent years to cope with anxiety, depression and stress.

Our study aimed to measure the effectiveness of mindfulness-based practices on menopausal symptoms and psychological well-being in menopausal women by blending mindfulness-based practices and busyness practices, and in this sense, it is anticipated that it will make a significant contribution to the literature.

Objective: This study will be conducted to determine the effect of mindfulness-based and occupational practices on psychological well-being and menopausal symptoms in menopausal women.

Materials and Methods: The research will be conducted as a randomised controlled experimental study in a four-group, parallel, pretest-posttest design. The research is planned to be conducted between December 2024 and December 2025. The population of the study consists of women in menopause who applied to the ASM in the centre of Kars between December 2024 and December 2025. The sample of the study will consist of women who meet the inclusion criteria among these women. As a result of the power analysis performed in the G*Power version 3.1.9.7 programme, it was determined that a total of 76 participants, at least 19 people in each of the intervention and control groups, with a sample size, 95% confidence, 95% test power (1-ß), 0.05% margin of error level, d = 0.25 effect size (Kang, 2021). Considering 10% possible data loss in the study, it was planned to include 20 women in each of the intervention and control groups.

Being tested
Mindfulness Based Practices, Occupational Practices, Mindfulness-Based Occupational Practice
Keywords
Mindfulness, Nurse, Menopause, Occupational Practices, Psychological Well-Being
Medical subject headings
Psychological Well-Being

What participants receive

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

  • Mindfulness Based PracticesBehavioural

    Also called Mindfulness

    Experiment 1 Group Intervention: In the first session preparation session; face-to-face meeting with the women in the experimental group and then general information about the definition, purpose and applications of the mindfulness-based practice will be given, and the lack of information about the practice, if any, will be eliminated by receiving feedback from the women. The importance of regular and timely participation in the application will be emphasised, application days will be determined and phone numbers will be taken to contact women for online applications. Then, the pre-test data consisting of Personal Information Form, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Menopause Symptoms Assessment Scale will be filled out by obtaining voluntary consent. In the first session, before starting the Awareness Practice, women will be focused on the moment with a 3-minute breathing exercise and then continue with the raisin exercise.

  • Occupational PracticesBehavioural

    Also called Occupational Therapy

    Experiment 2 Group Intervention: In the first session preparation session, the women in the experimental group will be introduced face-to-face and then general information will be given about the definition, purpose and applications of the occupational practice, and the lack of information about the practice will be eliminated by receiving feedback from the women. The importance of regular and timely participation in the application will be emphasised, application days will be determined and phone numbers will be taken to contact women for online applications. Then, the pre-test data consisting of Personal Information Form, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Menopause Symptoms Assessment Scale will be filled out by obtaining voluntary consent. Before starting the Busyness Practice, women will be asked to choose the practice that they can do within the scope of the busyness practice such as 'hand knitting, wood painting, charcoal, origami, bead work, jewellery design, painting tables with

  • Mindfulness-Based Occupational PracticeBehavioural

    Also called Mindfulness-Based, Occupational Therapy

    Experiment 3 Group Intervention: In the first session preparation session, the women in the experimental group will be introduced face-to-face and then general information will be given about the definition, purpose and applications of the occupational practice, and the lack of information about the practice will be eliminated by receiving feedback from the women. The importance of regular and timely participation in the application will be emphasised, application days will be determined and phone numbers will be taken to contact women for online applications. Then, the pre-test data consisting of Personal Information Form, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Menopause Symptoms Assessment Scale will be filled out by obtaining voluntary consent. In the first session, before starting the Mindfulness-Based Engagement Practice, women will be focused on the moment with a 3-minute breathing exercise, followed by a raisin exercise.

Study groups in NCT06749067
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Experiment 1 Group: Mindfulness Based PracticesExperimentalExperiment 1 Group Intervention: In the first session preparation session; face-to-face meeting with the women in the experimental group and then general information about the definition, purpose and applications of the mindfulness-based practice will be given, and the lack of information about the practice, if any, will be eliminated by receiving feedback from the women. The importance of regular and timely participation in the application will be emphasised, application days will be determined and phone numbers will be taken to contact women for online applications. Then, the pre-test data consisting of Personal Information Form, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Menopause Symptoms Assessment Scale will be filled out by obtaining voluntary consent.
Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness Based Practices
Experiment 2 Group: Occupational PracticesExperimentalExperiment 2 Group Intervention: In the first session preparation session, the women in the experimental group will be introduced face-to-face and then general information will be given about the definition, purpose and applications of the occupational practice, and the lack of information about the practice will be eliminated by receiving feedback from the women. The importance of regular and timely participation in the application will be emphasised, application days will be determined and phone numbers will be taken to contact women for online applications. Then, the pre-test data consisting of Personal Information Form, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Menopause Symptoms Assessment Scale will be filled out by obtaining voluntary consent.
Receives: Behavioral: Occupational Practices
Experiment 3 Group: Mindfulness-Based Occupational PracticeExperimentalExperiment 3 Group Intervention: In the first session preparation session, the women in the experimental group will be introduced face-to-face and then general information will be given about the definition, purpose and applications of the occupational practice, and the lack of information about the practice will be eliminated by receiving feedback from the women. The importance of regular and timely participation in the application will be emphasised, application days will be determined and phone numbers will be taken to contact women for online applications. Then, the pre-test data consisting of Personal Information Form, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Menopause Symptoms Assessment Scale will be filled out by obtaining voluntary consent. In the first session, before starting the Mindfulness-Based Engagement Practice, women will be focused on the moment with a 3-minute breathing exercise, followed by a raisin exercise.
Receives: Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Occupational Practice
Control GroupNo interventionControl Group: Telephone numbers will be taken to communicate with menopausal women who meet the inclusion criteria for the study. Then, the pre-test data consisting of Personal Information Form, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Menopause Symptoms Assessment Scale will be filled out by obtaining voluntary consent. No treatment will be applied to women in this group. At the end of 8 weeks, all participants will be asked to complete the Personal Information Form, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Menopause Symptoms Assessment Scale as a post-test application.

What is being measured

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

  1. Psychological Well-Being Scale

    The scale developed by Dinner in 2009 to measure the level of psychological well-being is a 7 Likert scale consisting of 8 items. The Turkish validity and reliability of the scale was conducted in 2013. Psychological Well-being Scale defines important elements of human functioning such as positive relationships, self-efficacy perception, having a meaningful and purposeful life. The score obtained from the scale varies between 8-56. A high score indicates that the person has many psychological resources and strengths. Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale was found to be 0.80.

    Measured: Eight weeks

  2. The menopause Rating Scale (MRS)

    MSDS was developed by Schneider et al. in 1992. Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted in 2005. The CDSS consists of 11 items and 3 sub-dimensions. The sub-dimensions are named as 'Somatic Complaints', 'Psychological Complaints', 'Urogenital Complaints'. The scale is answered in 5-point Likert scale and each statement is scored as 0: None, 1: Mild, 2: Moderate, 3: Severe and 4: Very severe. The lowest score that can be obtained from the whole scale is 0 and the highest score is 44. An increase in the total score obtained from the scale indicates an increase in the severity of the complaints experienced and a negative impact on the quality of life. The cronbach alpha reliability coefficient of the original scale is 0.84. The cronbach alpha values of the subgroups are 0.65 for somatic complaints, 0.79 for psychological complaints and 0.72 for urogenital complaints.

    Measured: Eight weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted27 Dec 2024
  2. Study start1 Dec 2024
  3. Primary completion2 Aug 2025
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2025 (estimated)

Resources

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
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Women will be divided into three experimental and one control group by lottery method from the selected family health centre. All participants will first be informed about the intervention application and informed consent will be obtained. Afterwards, all participants will be asked to fill out the Personal Information Form, Psychological Well-Being Scale, Menopause Symptoms Assessment Scale as a pre-test application. As an intervention programme, no treatment will be applied to the women in the control group, Mindfulness-Based Practices for the women in the experimental 1 group, Engagement Practice for the experimental 2 group, and Mindfulness-Based Occupational Practice for the experimental 3 group were planned as 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks and 16 sessions of 45-60 minutes.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
80 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06749067
Sponsor's protocol ID
KafkasÜ-safak-36
Acronym
Mindfulness
Status last verified
Aug 2025
First submitted
19 Dec 2024
Last updated
28 Aug 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Telef, B.B. (2013). Psikolojik iyi oluş ölçeği: Türkçeye uyarlama, geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışması. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 28(28-3), 374-384.

  • Gürkan, Ö.C. (2005). Menopoz semptomları değerlendirme ölçeğinin Türkçe formunun güvenirlik ve geçerliliği. Hemşirelik Forumu Dergisi, 3, 30-5.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Mindfulness Based Practices, Occupational Practices and Mindfulness-Based Occupational Practice in people with Mindfulness Meditation and Occupational Therapy, run by Kafkas 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 4 inclusion and 5 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Aug 2025. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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?

Psychological Well-Being Scale (time frame: Eight weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06749067, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 28 Aug 2025.

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