Effects of Jin Shin Jyutsu-Based Hand Application on Quality of Life and Psychosocial Status in Perimenopausal Women

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Quality of Life; Depression; Anxiety; Stress

Treatments: Behavioral: Jin Shin Jyutsu®-Based Hand Application; Behavioral: General Health Education

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07376395

2025-20/740

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to evaluate the effect of Jin Shin Jyutsu-based hand application guided by the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping on quality of life and psychosocial status in perimenopausal women. Participants will receive a structured hand application intervention over a defined period. Outcomes related to quality of life and psychosocial well-being will be assessed before and after the intervention.

Enrollment: 60 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 40 to 54 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Women aged 40-54 years
• Being in the perimenopausal period according to the STRAW+10 criteria
• Being literate

Exclusion criteria

• Use of hormone replacement therapy
• Regular use of complementary or alternative therapy
• History of diagnosed psychiatric disorders
• Inability to comply with the intervention protocol

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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60 participants in 2 patient groups

Jin Shin Jyutsu-Based Hand Application

Experimental group

Description:

Participants assigned to this arm will receive a Jin Shin Jyutsu®-based hand application intervention guided by the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping. The intervention includes an initial individual training session (approximately 30-40 minutes) providing education on stress, coping, and the principles of Jin Shin Jyutsu®, followed by a structured self-application protocol. Participants will practice the hand application daily for 14 consecutive days, for at least 15 minutes per day, and will be supported with reminder messages to enhance adherence. This intervention is designed as a supportive self-care approach rather than a medical treatment.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Jin Shin Jyutsu®-Based Hand Application

Control Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participants assigned to this arm will receive standard informational counseling related to general health during perimenopause. This includes a brief verbal education session (approximately 10-15 minutes) covering perimenopause-related changes and general lifestyle recommendations, such as sleep hygiene, balanced nutrition, physical activity, and stress awareness. No Jin Shin Jyutsu® techniques or relaxation interventions will be provided during the study period. Outcome assessments will be conducted at the same time points as the experimental group.

Treatment:

Behavioral: General Health Education