Menopause Urological and Genital Diseases Menopausal and other perimenopausal disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The trial will include three groups:
Group CBT:
The group CBT treatment comprises 4 weekly sessions lasting 2 hours. Groups will comprise 8 - 10 women and a CBT therapist will run all the sessions.
Sponsors
King's College London (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Women seeking non-medical alternatives to manage hot flushes/night sweats 2. English speaking 3. At least 10 hot flushes per week for at least a month 4. Aged over 18 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Women who cannot understand English 2. Those who are currently have major health problems that would interfere with participation in the study 3. Women under 18 years of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Problem rating and frequency of hot flushes and night sweats (physiologically measured and self reported) assessed at 12 weeks post-randomisation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Problem rating and frequency of hot flushes and night sweats (self reported at follow-up, 6 months post-randomisation) 2. Mood, self-esteem, bodily preoccupation and health related quality of life, measured at baseline, 12 weeks post-randomisation and 6 months post-randomisation | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed