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Could classmates' advice ease PMS symptoms? a trial puts peer education to the test

NCT ID NCT07789626

Symptom relief Sponsor: Koç University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether peer education based on the Health Belief Model helps female university students cope with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). About 50 students with PMS will be randomly assigned to either receive two biweekly classroom sessions led by peers, covering PMS causes, risk factors, and healthy habits like nutrition and stress management, or to receive only an educational brochure. Researchers will measure PMS symptom severity before and after the sessions to see if peer education improves coping skills.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Health Belief Model-based peer education sessions covering PMS causes, risk factors, and healthy lifestyle habits
What this could lead to
If it works, this approach could offer a simple, low-cost way to help university students manage PMS symptoms and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The benefit of peer education over a brochure remains uncertain until data are analyzed.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Being a female university student studying at Istanbul Atlas University. Being diagnosed with or experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) according to the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale pre-test baseline score. Volunteering to participate in the study and providing written informed consent. Having regular menstrual cycles. Exclusion Criteria: Not experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) based on the pre-test screening. Having a diagnosed chronic gynecological, endocrine, or psychiatric disorder that could interfere with menstrual symptoms. Being pregnant or breastfeeding. Using hormonal contraceptives or receiving hormonal therapy within the last 3 months.

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Conditions

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premenstrual tension

As listed by the trial registrant

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Premenstrual syndrome-PMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atlas university

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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