The Effect of Acupressure and Yoga on Premenstrual Symptoms and Quality of Life

Overview

The research was carried out to determine the effect of acupressure and yoga applied to cope with PMS on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life.

Full Title of Study: “The Effect of Acupressure and Yoga on Premenstrual Symptoms and Quality of Life in Coping With PMS”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design
    • Allocation: Randomized
    • Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
    • Primary Purpose: Other
    • Masking: Single (Participant)
  • Study Primary Completion Date: July 30, 2019

Interventions

  • Other: ACUPRESSURE
    • Acupressure points were determined in a certain order considering the direction of the meridian. The order of application was in the form of Spleen 6th point (SP 6) and 4 point of the Large Intestine (Li 4). In total, 4 points in the upper / lower extremities and 6 acupressure points along with parallel points were studied in each attempt.

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Experimental: acupressure
  • Experimental: music
  • No Intervention: control

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • premenstrual syndrome scale
    • Time Frame: 12 weeks
  • WHOQOL-BREF-TR
    • Time Frame: 12 weeks

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • have regular menstrual cycle Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has a psychiatric diagnosis, – Having any gynecological disease (anornal uterine bleeding, fibroids, ovarian cyst etc.) – Using contraceptive drugs, – With tissue deformity in its extremities, Any health problems that may prevent physical exercise

Gender Eligibility: Female

Minimum Age: 19 Years

Maximum Age: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Adiyaman University Research Hospital
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: Didem Kucukkelepce, Didem Kucukkelepce – Adiyaman University Research Hospital

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