Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Hot Flashes and Sleep Quality in Menopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Conditions studied: Menopause, Hot Flashes, Sleep Wake Disorders

In brief

Menopause is a natural transition characterized by vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and sleep disturbances, which can significantly impair quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions are increasingly recommended for women who cannot or prefer not to use hormone therapy. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a structured behavioral intervention that has shown beneficial effects on stress-related symptoms and sleep quality; however, evidence regarding its effects on menopausal symptoms remains limited. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week MBSR program on hot flash frequency and severity and sleep quality in menopausal women. A total of 90 menopausal women will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving the MBSR program or a control group receiving no intervention. Participants in the intervention group will attend weekly sessions and engage in mindfulness practices, including breathing awareness, body scan, and stress management techniques. Primary outcomes include changes in hot flash frequency and severity and sleep quality, assessed using validated self-report measures. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to evidence-based, non-pharmacological management strategies for menopausal symptoms.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07402096

Run by

Inonu University

People needed

90

Starts

2026-05-15

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-11

Who can join

Age: 45 and older, up to 60. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• - Women aged between 45 and 60 years
• Postmenopausal status defined as at least 12 months since the last menstrual period
• Presence of hot flashes
• Poor sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score >5)
• Ability to understand and complete questionnaires
• Access to the internet and ability to use a smartphone or computer for online sessions
• Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Current use of hormone replacement therapy
• Use of psychiatric medications
• Diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder
• Severe hearing or visual impairment
• Previous participation in mindfulness-based or yoga programs
• Incomplete baseline assessments
• Failure to attend intervention sessions

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