Mindfulness may tame PMS symptoms, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT06756477

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Nisan Akçay Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether an online mindfulness-based healthy living training program could reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and improve quality of life. 114 women with regular periods and high PMS scores participated. The training involved 8 online sessions over 4 weeks, plus a reminder session a month later. Researchers measured PMS symptoms and quality of life before and after the program.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: mindfulness-based healthy living behaviors training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce PMS symptoms and improve quality of life for many women.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may be influenced by expectation. The training requires internet access and commitment, which may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

premenstrual tension

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MINDFULNESS PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME-PMS QUALITY OF LIFE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Çankaya Ilçe Sağlık Müdürlüğü

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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