menopausal disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Receive free access to an online learning tool and a chat consultation service provided via LINE by TRULY Inc.. This service is operated under the supervision of medical profession
s health issues, primarily menopausal symptoms. Responses to these consultations will be provided by doctors, nurses, and public health nurses who have contracts with TRULY Inc., ensuring that all adv
Sponsors
Ochanomizu University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Must possess a LINE account and use it regularly. 2) Female, aged between 45 and 55 years old (inclusive). 3) Must be currently employed (regardless of employment type). 4) Must have experienced irregular menstruation or amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) for at least 12 consecutive months within the past 12 months. 5) Must be aware of at least mild menopausal symptoms (a score of 26 or higher on the Simplified Menopausal Index [SMI]). 6) Must be able to use the internet via a smartphone, tablet, or computer. 7) Must be able to understand explanations provided in Japanese and be judged capable of giving informed consent online voluntarily.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Currently be receiving treatment for menopausal symptoms (e.g., hormone replacement therapy, herbal medicine). 2) Currently be receiving treatment for gynecological diseases. 3) Currently be receiving treatment for mental health disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| *Mental and Physical State Related to Menopausal Symptoms: Simplified Menopausal Index (SMI) The assessment will be conducted at three timepoints: before the start of the intervention, three months after the start, and six months after the start. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| *Current medical treatment status including the information on existing conditions related to menopausal symptoms, gynecological diseases, and mental health disorders. *Self-assessment of knowledge on menopausal symptoms. *Lifestyle habits: physical activity levels, sedentary time, exercise preference, sleep duration, smoking and drinking habits, dietary intake (meals and snacks), height, and weight. *Work Performance: WHO-HPQ (WHO Health and Productivity Questionnaire) and SPQ (Single-Item Productivity Question) *Occupational stress and social support: Brief Job Stress Questionnaire * Well-being: the relevant four items from CES-D (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale) *Depressive symptoms: PHQ-8 (Patient Health Questionnaire-8) Each assessment will be conducted at three timepoints: before the start of the intervention, three months after the start, and six months after the start. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMayumi Mizumura
Ochanomizu University Faculty of Core Research, Humanities Division
Outcome results
None listed