psychological and physical burdens in women before menstruation
Conditions
Interventions
[Intervention Group] Auditory neurofeedback: Electroencephalogram (EEG) activity is analyzed in real time, and auditory stimuli are presented when alpha waves are dominant. Three 10-minute sessions
Sponsors
Kyoto University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Women residing in Kyoto Prefecture who are students enrolled in universities, vocational schools, or other educational institutions, as well as employed adults - Women with normal hearing as confirmed by a hearing test using the Mimi Hearing Test on an iPad - Women who are aware of experiencing discomfort before menstruation - Women with a normal menstrual cycle (25-38 days)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding - Women with a history of, or currently receiving treatment for, the following conditions: gynecological organic diseases, psychiatric disorders, neurological disorders, respiratory diseases, or cardiovascular diseases - Women with prior experience with auditory neurofeedback training (ANFT)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in PMS-8 scores between baseline and final assessment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following items will be explored investigatively: - Changes in POMS2 scores before and after ANFT - Changes in Electroencephalogram (EEG) and photoplethysmography (PPG) during ANFT - Correlations among individual trait measures (MAIA, AASP, and TIPI-J scores) and changes in PMS-8 scores and PMDD rating scale scores - Qualitative data regarding premenstrual symptoms and experiences with ANFT obtained through semi-structured interviews | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactHiroyuki Inadomi
Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University Advanced Occupational Therapy, Human Health Sciences
Outcome results
None listed