the effect of Emotion-Focused Therapy on premenstrual syndrome.

The study of the effect of Emotion-Focused Therapy on premenstrual syndrome in First year undergraduate students residing in Shaghayegh dormitory’s Shahrood University of Medical Sciences.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2017082935980N1

Enrollment

100

Registered

2017-09-27

Start date

2017-10-07

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Premenstrual syndrome. Premenstrual tension syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention in the interventional group: Four sessions of group training in four consecutive weeks will be set up for 90 minutes with lecture, question and answer and group discussio

Behavior

Intervention in the interventional group: Four sessions of group training in four consecutive weeks will be set up for 90 minutes with lecture, question and answer and group discussions. 1. The co

Interventions in the control group: Four sessions of group training on the topic of genitourinary tract infections in women, will be set up for a period of 90 minutes with lecture, question and answ

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: major Inclusion criteria: First year undergraduate students residing in dormitory; Confirmation of premenstrual syndrome by acquiring a PSST questionnaire; Satisfaction to participate in the study; Being Iranian; Being Single; Resident living in dormitory; Normal menstruation at least 4 to 8 cycles in the last 6 months. major exclusion criteria: Regular exercise during the 3 months prior to the start of the study and at the time of study (membership in the sports teams of the province and Participate in regular exercise programs at least three times a week or more for at least 30 minutes); Have a specific diet (vegetarianism, raw food, Hydrotherapy). Drug; Herbal medicine and non-pharmacological treatments (relaxation exercises, yoga, acupuncture, medication) to improve premenstrual problems during the 3 months prior to the start of the study; history or affection chronic diseases,asthma, diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy, Migraine, Thyroid disorders, anemia, cardiovascular disease, Respiratory and Renal Diseases, Neuropsychiatry); Incidents of unpleasant (such as the death of one of the first-degree relatives, severe family disputes, and severe family financial problems) during the 3 months prior to the start of the study; Being absent more than one meeting; acquaintance with Life Skills.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Determine the mean score PMS in both groups. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Screening Scale for Premenstrual Symptoms (PSST).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Determine the mean score of general health in both groups. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: General Health Questionnaire (GHQ).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactPayam Azadeh

Shahroud University of Medical Sciences

emamian@shmu.ac.ir+98 23 3239 5054

Outcome results

None listed

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