CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Mediterranean Diet and Menopausal Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women

Turkey (Türkiye)305 participantsStarted 2024-01-01

Plain-language summary

This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the frequency and severity of postmenopausal symptoms in women aged 45-65 years and the level of compliance with the Mediterranean diet, and the main question it aimed to answer is: Do women with higher compliance with the Mediterranean diet have milder symptoms?

Who can participate

Age range

45 Years – 65 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those who volunteered to participate in the study, Exclusion Criteria: * Those with a diagnosed eating disorder, * Those using medication for obesity, * Those with a chronic metabolic disease that is not receiving treatment and whose values related to the disease are not regulated (pronounced hypo/hyperthyroidism, uncontrolled diabetes, etc.), * Those with a mental or physical condition that prevents communication (some neuropsychiatric diseases and mental retardation), * Those who do not understand and/or speak Turkish, * Those who do not give consent to participate in the study, •-Those who are currently using any hormonal supplements to prevent or reduce menopausal symptoms were excluded from the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Mediterranean diet adherence and menopausal symptoms association

Timeframe: Data collected at a single time point upon participants' enrollment.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06755255

SponsorMarmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-01

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