Relaxation Training Via Tele-Rehabilitation in Postmenopausal Women | NCT07737691

NCT07737691

Overview

NCT ID: NCT07737691
Lead Sponsor: Marmara UniversityOTHER
Official Title: Effects of Tele-Rehabilitation-Based Relaxation Training on Menopausal Symptoms, Sleep Quality, and Fatigue in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief Summary: Menopause is associated with various physiological and psychological changes that may adversely affect women's quality of life. Menopausal symptoms, sleep disturbances, and fatigue are among the most common complaints during the postmenopausal period. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as relaxation training, have been suggested as effective approaches for managing these symptoms. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of a physiotherapist-supervised relaxation training program delivered synchronously via tele-rehabilitation on menopausal symptoms, sleep quality, and fatigue in postmenopausal women. Thirty women in the early postmenopausal period will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving a 6-week tele-rehabilitation-based relaxation training program (twice weekly) or a control group receiving no structured intervention. Outcomes, including menopausal symptoms, sleep quality, objectively monitored sleep parameters, and fatigue, will be assessed before and after the intervention using validated outcome measures. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation-based relaxation training as a non-pharmacological approach for managing postmenopausal symptoms.

Status and Timeline

Status: Not yet recruiting
Last Update Posted: Jul 30, 2026Actual
Start Date: Aug 1, 2026Estimated
Primary Completion Date: Sep 20, 2026Estimated
Completion Date

Participation Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Child (0-17)Adult (18-64)Older Adult (65+)
Sexes Eligible for Study: Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Yes
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Women in the early postmenopausal period (within 8 years after menopause) Natural or hormonally confirmed menopause with at least 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea Resident of Tekirdağ Province Able to use a smartphone and internet connection Willing to participate and provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

Presence of a serious cardiac condition, including angina, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, clinically significant arrhythmia, or a cardiac pacemaker Presence of an advanced orthopedic, neurological, or psychiatric disorder Current use of hormone replacement therapy History of trauma or a medical condition that may prevent participation in the relaxation exercise program Inability to cooperate with or adhere to the study procedures and intervention program

Study Plan

Study Type: Interventional
Phase: Not Applicable
Enrollment: 30Estimated
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double

Contacts and Locations

Central Contacts: İrem Çetinkaya, PhDContact
iremkaranki@gmail.com5548056805

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Participant Group/Arms

Experimental groupExperimental

Participants assigned to this group will receive a physiotherapist-supervised relaxation training program delivered synchronously via tele-rehabilitation twice weekly for six weeks.

Other: Relaxation Training Delivered via Tele-Rehabilitation

Control groupNo Intervention

Participants assigned to this group will receive no structured intervention during the six-week study period and will continue their usual daily routines. Upon completion of the study, participants will be offered the opportunity to receive the same relaxation training program if desired.