Can body awareness ease period struggles in teens? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07554053
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a 4-session hybrid body awareness program for adolescent girls who recently started their periods. The program combines menstrual education with body and emotional awareness exercises. Researchers will measure changes in menstrual symptoms, attitudes, and self-regulation in 180 girls aged 11-16.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hybrid body awareness-based intervention (behavioral program with menstrual education, body awareness, emotional awareness, and self-regulation strategies)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this program could offer a simple, non-drug way to help adolescent girls feel better during their periods and develop healthier attitudes toward menstruation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by expectations. The program requires active participation, and benefits may not apply to all girls.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Health Practice and Research Hospital
Kahramanmaraş, 46000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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