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NCT Number: NCT07412093

The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises and Planned Education on Menopausal Symptoms, Perceived Stress, and Anxiety in Menopausal Women

The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises and Planned Education on Menopausal Symptoms, Perceived Stress, and Anxiety in Menopausal Women

Active, Not Recruiting

This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Menopause Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Behavior Menopausal Symptoms Mental Disorders Motor Activity Perceived Stress

Age range

49 year–69 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Sivas Cumhuriyet University

Sivas, Merkez, 00058, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The study will be conducted with women who are in the menopausal period. Data will be collected using the Personal Information Form, Menopause Symptoms Assessment Scale, Perceived Stress Scale and Beck Anxiety Scale.

Study; It will be divided into three groups: progressive relaxation exercise group, planned training group and control group. A total of 144 participants, 48 for each group, were planned to be included in the sample.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Not having communication and perception problems
  • Being in menopause
  • Not having a mental illness diagnosis
  • Voluntary participation in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Having communication and perception problems
  • Not being in menopause
  • Not having a mental illness diagnosis
  • Not being a volunteer to participate in the study

Treatment and study plan

Progressive relaxation

Behavioral

Progressive relaxation exercises begin with breathing exercises and continue with muscle stretching and relaxation exercises, lasting an average of 30 minutes.

Planned education

Other

The training group will receive pre-planned training in accordance with the literature, delivered as group training in line with adult learning principles.

Primary outcomes

  1. Perceived Stress Scale

    Time frame: Beginning

    The scale consists of 10 items and is evaluated based on a total score. The scale is scored on a scale of 1-5. The total score ranges from 10 to 50, and an increase in the score indicates an increase in perceived stress level. The scale is assessed before any training or relaxation exercises during the initial encounter with women.

  2. Beck Anxiety Scale

    Time frame: Beginning

    The scale ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 63 points. However, based on the scores obtained on the scale, patients' anxiety levels are classified as follows: 0-7 points is low, 8-15 points is mild, 16-25 points is moderate, and 26-63 points is high anxiety. A high score indicates that the individual is experiencing a high level of anxiety.The scale is assessed before any training or relaxation exercises during the initial encounter with women.

  3. Menopause Symptom Assessment Scale

    Time frame: Beginning

    The scale consists of 11 items and 3 subscales. An increase in the total score obtained from the scale indicates an increase in the severity of complaints and, consequently, a negative impact on quality of life. The lowest possible score on the entire scale is 0, and the highest is 44.The scale is assessed before any training or relaxation exercises during the initial encounter with women.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Perceived Stress Scale

    Time frame: One month after relaxation exercises and planned training practices

    The scale consists of 10 items and is evaluated based on a total score. The scale is scored on a scale of 1-5. The total score ranges from 10 to 50, and an increase in the score indicates an increase in perceived stress level. The scale is administered to the women again one month after the planned training and relaxation exercises are implemented.

  2. Beck Anxiety Scale

    Time frame: One month after relaxation exercises and planned training practices

    Description: The scale ranges from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 63 points. However, based on the scores obtained on the scale, patients' anxiety levels are classified as follows: 0-7 points is low, 8-15 points is mild, 16-25 points is moderate, and 26-63 points is high anxiety. A high score indicates that the individual is experiencing a high level of anxiety.The scale is administered to the women again one month after the planned training and relaxation exercises are implemented.

  3. Menopause Symptom Assessment Scale

    Time frame: One month after relaxation exercises and planned training practices

    Description: The scale consists of 11 items and 3 subscales. An increase in the total score obtained from the scale indicates an increase in the severity of complaints and, consequently, a negative impact on quality of life. The lowest possible score on the entire scale is 0, and the highest is 44.The scale is administered to the women again one month after the planned training and relaxation exercises are implemented.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cumhuriyet University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Feb 17, 2026
Registry last updated
Feb 17, 2026

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