Guided Imagery in Perimenopausal Women

The study will be conducted in two groups as guided imagery and control. Participants will be approached at the Public Education Center. After perimenopausal women are evaluated according to eligibility criteria, those who are eligible will be informed about the research and written informed consent will be obtained from those who agree. Random assignment of women to the study groups will be carried out using randomization.

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Key information

Conditions

Perimenopausal Women

Age range

45 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Akdağmadeni Public Education Center

Yozgat, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Being between 45-59 years of age
Being in the perimenopausal period according to the Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW) criteria (stage +1 or +2)

Early menopausal transition (STRAW -2): menstrual cycle length varies by 7 days or more
Late menopausal transition (STRAW -1): amenorrhea lasting 60 days or longer
Having entered natural menopause in postmenopausal women
Scoring above 10 on the Women's Health Initiative Insomnia Rating Scale
Owning a smartphone
Ability to understand and speak Turkish
No hearing impairment
Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Having received or currently receiving hormone replacement therapy
Alcohol use
Practicing another mind-body intervention
Having a diagnosed disease that may cause sleep disorders and receiving medical treatment
Having a diagnosed disease that may significantly affect quality of life and receiving medical treatment

Treatment and study plan

guided imagery

Other

Participants in this group will receive the guided imagery intervention. The guided imagery audio recording will be applied in a quiet room once during the initial session, and participants will be instructed to continue the practice at home before sleep for eight weeks.

Primary outcomes

Change in Quality of Life

Time frame: at the beginning of the study, 4 weeks and 8 weeks later

The Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire-II (MENQOL-II) is a 29-item Likert-type scale used to assess the presence and severity of menopausal symptoms in women aged 45-59, including premenopausal, perimenopausal, postmenopausal, and surgical menopause. The scale has four subdomains: vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual. Each item is scored from 1 to 8, yielding a total score range between 29 and 232. Higher scores indicate a greater negative impact of menopausal symptoms on quality of life.
Change in Insomnia

Time frame: at the beginning of the study, 4 weeks and 8 weeks later

The Women's Health Initiative Insomnia Rating Scale (WHIIRS) is a 5-item Likert-type scale used to evaluate insomnia symptoms, including sleep onset, sleep maintenance, early awakening, and sleep quality. Each item is scored between 0 and 4, with a total score ranging from 0 to 20. Higher scores indicate greater severity of insomnia

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Menekşe Nazlı AKER

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Guided Imagery on Quality of Life and Insomnia in Perimenopausal Women

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Sep 16, 2025
Registry last updated: Dec 8, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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