"Menopause Experiences in Cultural and Intercultural Contexts" (NCT07648680) | Clinical Trial Compass
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"Menopause Experiences in Cultural and Intercultural Contexts"
Spain25 participantsStarted 2026-04-27
Plain-language summary
The climacteric period involves physical, hormonal, and emotional changes that can impact a woman's quality of life. This mixed-methods study aims to explore the perceptions and experiences of women during menopause and the influence of cultural ethnicity on their quality of life in Primary Care centers in Tarragona. The research includes a quantitative phase to assess healthcare professionals' knowledge via electronic surveys and a qualitative phase using individual interviews with women from diverse backgrounds. The goal is to identify specific needs to adapt community nursing interventions and improve health promotion and equity during the climacteric stage.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
For professionals:
* Healthcare professional aged 18 years or older.
* Currently working in the Primary Care setting.
* Provide care or work with women in the climateric stage.
* Agreement to participate and completion of the anonymous survey after providing informed consent.
For Women (Qualitative Phase):
* Women aged 40 to 65 years.
* Currently in the climacteric stage (perimenopause or postmenopause).
* Belonging to diverse sociocultural or ethnic backgrounds.
* Ability to communicate and provide informed consent for the individual interview.
Exclusion Criteria:
For porfessionals:
\*Refusal to participate in the study or incomplete electronic survey.
For Women (Qualitative Phase):
* Inability to understand the study's language (Spanish or Catalan).
* Cognitive impairment that prevents the participant from providing informed consent or participating in the interview/survey.
* Refusal to participate in 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
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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
1
Perceptions and Lived Experiences of Women in the Climacteric Stage.
Timeframe: Baseline.
2
Level of Knowledge and Attitudes of Healthcare Professionals Regarding Menopause.
Timeframe: Baseline at the time of survey completion.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07648680
SponsorInstitut Investigacio Sanitaria Pere Virgili