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The effect of distraction techniques on premenstrual syndrome

The effect of distraction techniques on the physical and mood symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20151211025477N5
Enrollment
42
Registered
2022-12-11
Start date
2022-12-16
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Premenstrual syndrome. Premenstrual tension syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Distraction techniques are taught in 4 items including watching movies, listening to music, visualizing about a topic of interest, and counting down numbers to redu

Sponsors

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
14 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women and girls in the age range of 14-35 At least six months have passed since their menarche not taking medicine for reduce PMS symptoms not participating in the same classes have minimum reading and writing literacy Absence of pregnancy obtaining score 17-33 using the PMS tool Absence to physical and mental illness as known Absence sensitivity to Gelophen

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to continue study participation Pregnancy during the study The presence of ovarian disorders (due to irregular menstruation and mood disorders caused by it)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The physical symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Premenstrual Symptoms Tool (Rossignol & Bonlander).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Mood symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Timepoint: Before the intervention three months after the last counseling. Method of measurement: Premenstrual Symptoms Tool (Rossignol & Bonlander).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShima movaffagh

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

shimasalt69@gmail.com+98 31 3458 1561

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026