THE EFFECT OF GUİDED IMAGERY ON PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

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Conditions studied: Guided Imagery, Premenstrual Syndrome, Nursing

In brief

EFFECT OF GUIDED IMAGERY ON PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a condition characterized by physical, behavioral, and emotional symptoms that appear at the end of the luteal phase, 7-10 days before menstruation, and resolve with the onset of menstruation. Symptoms include irritability, loss of control, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, decreased concentration, unexplained crying, fatigue, weakness, changes in appetite, edema, headaches, joint and muscle pain, breast tenderness, altered sexual activity, and social withdrawal. In young women, PMS can negatively affect self-confidence, social relationships, quality of life, and academic performance. PMS treatment aims to relieve both physical and psychological symptoms and may include dietary supplements and complementary-alternative therapies. Approaches such as reflexology, pilates, acupressure, music, exercise, and guided imagery have shown promising results in reducing premenstrual symptoms. Mind-body-based approaches in complementary therapies are known to support psychological well-being. Guided imagery, a form of mind-body communication, involves the flow of thoughts and the way the mind encodes, stores, and expresses sensory information. It is based on the understanding that the mind and body are interconnected and that mental processes can influence physical responses. Guided imagery has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, enhance sleep quality, strengthen the immune system, reduce fatigue, and minimize nausea and vomiting. Although effective, research on the use of guided imagery to reduce PMS symptoms in university students is limited. This study aims to investigate the effect of guided imagery on premenstrual syndrome in this population.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07202650

Run by

Baskent University

People needed

48

Starts

2026-05-15

Expected to finish

2026-12-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-14

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Başkent University — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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