The Effect of Value Clarification Based on Meleis's Transition Theory on Menopausal Symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Quality of Life in Perimenopausal Women

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Conditions studied: Menopausal Women

In brief

Menopause is a life stage influenced not only by hormonal factors but also by psychological, social, and cultural factors. Symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep problems, and mood changes may occur, and their severity depends on how a woman perceives and copes with this period. The study aims to examine the effects of the "Value Clarification" method based on Meleis Transition Theory on menopausal symptoms, depression, anxiety, stress, and quality of life in women during menopause.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07584109

Run by

Ordu University

People needed

88

Starts

2026-05-04

Expected to finish

2026-11-04

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-13

Who can join

Age: 45 and older, up to 55. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Women who agree to participate in the study,
• Have at least a primary school education,
• Understand, read, and write Turkish,
• Have no communication barriers,
• Are between 45-55 years of age,
• Have started experiencing menstrual cycle irregularities or have not menstruated,
• Have experienced at least one menopausal symptom in the last 6 months (hot flashes, irritability, sleep problems, urogenital complaints, etc.),
• Are in the perimenopausal period according to the Straw Classification of Reproductive Aging in Women criteria,
• Women who have entered menopause naturally will be included in the study.

You may not qualify if…

• Women who:
• Use any complementary or alternative treatment methods (such as Reiki, phytoestrogens, acupressure),
• Use hypnotic or sedative medications,
• Have a diagnosed psychiatric illness,
• Have a gynecological problem causing menstrual irregularities,
• Have entered menopause as a result of any surgical operation such as a hysterectomy,
• Are receiving hormone replacement therapy will be excluded from the study.

Where it is running

• Corum Private Hospital — Çorum, Centre, Turkey (Türkiye)

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