Factors Affecting Premenstrual Syndrome

Trabzon University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Premenstrual Syndrome

Treatments: Other: classic facial massage

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07118553

TU-TMYO-AYŞ-01

Details and patient eligibility

About

Premenstrual pain syndrome is a common problem that affects many women of reproductive age. In this study, we aimed to determine whether facial massage would improve the quality of life, mood, pain and stress levels of women with premenstrual syndrome.

Full description

Young women over the age of 18 with premenstrual syndrome were randomly divided into two groups. One group received facial massage for six weeks, while the other group received no intervention. At the end of six weeks, pain, stress, quality of life and mood were assessed in both groups.

Enrollment: 27 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 40 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• at least 111 points or more on the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale
• 8 years of age or older
• to be volunteer for the study

Exclusion criteria

• presence of any open wounds, allergies, etc. that would prevent facial massage
• the presence of routinely used gynaecological medication
• regular exercise
• unwillingness to participate

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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27 participants in 2 patient groups

Facial massage group

Experimental group

Description:

Classical facial massage was applied to the intervention group 2 days a week (with at least 1 day break) for 6 weeks. A session continued 20-30 minutes.

Treatment:

Other: classic facial massage

control group

No Intervention group

Description:

The control group received no intervention. Participants continued their daily routines as usual.