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Could being kinder to yourself ease the burden of PMS?

NCT ID NCT07684638

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Acibadem University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether self-compassion—treating yourself with kindness during tough times—helps explain the link between PMS symptom severity and quality of life. Researchers will survey female nursing students aged 18 to 25 who have PMS, measuring their symptoms, self-compassion, and PMS-specific quality of life. The goal is to understand psychological factors that might protect well-being, which could inform future support strategies.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If self-compassion is found to play a key role, it could point toward psychological strategies to improve quality of life for people with PMS.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply beyond the specific group of nursing students studied.

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Study facts

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Participants

164 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Female undergraduate nursing students aged 18-25 years with premenstrual syndrome, defined as a Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) score of 110 or higher, who meet the study eligibility criteria.

Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female nursing students aged 18 to 25 years. * Regular menstrual cycles. * Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) total score of 110 or higher, indicating premenstrual syndrome according to the established cut-off value. * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Receiving ongoing physician-prescribed pharmacological treatment for premenstrual syndrome (e.g., oral contraceptives, hormonal therapy, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). * Irregular menstrual cycles. * History of chronic medical disease. * History of psychiatric disorders. * Incomplete study questionnaires.

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Conditions

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premenstrual tension

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Premenstrual syndrome Quality of life Self-compassion

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Acibadem University

    Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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