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Mind over menstruation: could guided imagery beat PMS?

NCT ID NCT07202650

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tests whether guided imagery—a relaxation technique using mental images—can reduce the physical and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in university students. Forty-eight women with regular cycles and moderate-to-severe PMS will practice guided imagery and report their symptom changes. The goal is to find a safe, non-drug way to improve well-being during the menstrual cycle.

What this could mean

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Active substance
guided imagery
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way for young women to manage PMS symptoms at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no better than relaxation alone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 48 people

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Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days over the last three cycles) * Age 18 years or older * No medical treatment for PMS * Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish * No psychiatric diagnosis or gynecological disorder (e.g., abnormal uterine bleeding, myoma, ovarian cysts) * A score \>89 on the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS) * No prior participation in guided imagery training Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to perform guided imagery at the correct time or in the prescribed manner * Irregular menstruation during the last three months * Use of contraceptives * Use of analgesics during menstruation while participating in the study

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Conditions

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premenstrual tension

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Guided imagery Nursing Premenstrual syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Başkent University

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, 06790, Turkey (Türkiye)

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