CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of Reiki on Menopausal Symptoms and Depression Levels

Turkey (Türkiye)82 participantsStarted 2023-05-01

Plain-language summary

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effects of Reiki applied to women in the postmenopausal period on menopausal symptoms and depression levels. Methodology:This randomized controlled study was conducted with postmenopausal women registered in a family health center in eastern Türkiye. The sample of the study consisted of 82 women, 41 in the Reiki group and 41 in the control group. While four sessions of Reiki were applied to the women in the Reiki group, once a week for 4 weeks, no intervention was applied to the control group. Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were used to collect data.

Who can participate

Age range45 Years – 55 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * who were between the ages of 45-55, * did not have hearing problems, * did not have any psychiatric diseases, * were in a natural menopause period, * did not take hormone replacement therapy. Exclusion Criteria: * having a diagnosis of any psychiatric illness

What they're measuring

Menopause Rating Scale (MRS)

Timeframe: Change from menopause symptoms levels at 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05977426

SponsorInonu University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-01

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