Effect of Mandala Practice on Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life (NCT07149285) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Mandala Practice on Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life
Turkey (Türkiye)78 participantsStarted 2025-09
Plain-language summary
Menopause is a natural cycle of life that mostly develops due to changes in the endocrine glands of the female body during middle age, and the menstrual cycle is permanently interrupted as a result of the ovaries losing their activity. Many symptoms are observed in women during menopause, and these symptoms cause women to experience many physiological, mental, social and sexual problems in the short or long term and to deteriorate their quality of life. In reducing the menopause symptoms experienced by women, hormone replacement therapy, traditional methods, mental or physical applications; aromatherapy, hypnosis, Biofeedback and relaxation techniques are used. The aim of these applications; is to relax women, reduce menopausal symptoms and increase their quality of life. Mandala, which has been widely used in the field of therapy in the past and today, is seen as a meditation tool in art therapy and is defined as a complementary, safe and accessible activity that supports mental health. It has been determined that how the mandala method, which is used in many areas in the literature, affects the symptoms and quality of life of women in the menopausal period has not been examined. For this reason, it is thought that this study will make a significant contribution to the literature.
Who can participate
Age range40 Years – 55 Years
SexFEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
✓. The study included women who met the following conditions:
✓. Absence of cognitive, hearing, or speech impairments that could interfere with effective communication,
✓. No physical, psychological, or visual limitations that could hinder participation in mandala coloring activities,
✓. Literacy in Turkish, including the ability to read, comprehend, and write,
✓. A confirmed medical diagnosis of menopause,
✓. Not undergoing any form of psychotherapy or alternative treatment throughout the study period,
✓. Voluntary participation with signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
✕. Participants were excluded from the study if they:
✕. Provided incomplete or inaccurate responses in the data collection forms,
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What they're measuring
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Menopausal Symptoms Assessment Scale (MSAS) total score
Timeframe: Pre-intervention (day 0) and post-intervention (day 15)