The Effect of Mandala Art Therapy in Coping With Premenstrual Syndrome

Launched by KAHRAMANMARAS SUTCU IMAM UNIVERSITY · Nov 16, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of Mandala art therapy on women experiencing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). The trial involves two groups of women: one group will take part in Mandala art activities, while the other group will not receive this therapy. The researchers want to see if creating Mandala art can help reduce the symptoms of PMS, which can include mood swings, anxiety, and physical discomfort.

To participate, women must be between the ages of 18 and 45, have regular menstrual cycles, and score above a certain threshold on a PMS assessment test. They should not be currently taking any medications for PMS, have any psychiatric or chronic illnesses, or have had any recent major life changes, like giving birth. Participants will engage in group sessions where they will learn to create Mandalas, which are colorful, circular designs that can be both relaxing and therapeutic. This trial is currently looking for volunteers who are interested in exploring this creative approach to managing their PMS symptoms.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being between the ages of 18-45
• • Having a regular menstrual history between 21-35 days
• • Score above 110 on the PMSÖ
• • Not taking medical treatment for PMS,
• • No history of psychiatric illness,
• • No gynecological disease,
• • No recent use of antidepressants, benzodiazepines/antipsychotics, combined oral contraceptives or hormones,
• • Volunteering to participate in the study.
• • Not having received mandala art therapy training before,
• • Not having a physical problem that would prevent mandala production,
• • Active use of hands,
• • No communication problems,
• • Speaking Turkish,
• • Suitability/willingness to work in a group.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having a diagnosis of psychiatric illness
• • Having a diagnosis of chronic disease
• • History of drug use
• • Under 18 years of age
• • Unable to communicate verbally,
• • Giving birth in the last 3 months or breastfeeding,
• • Pregnant,
• • Have a history of psychiatric illness (diagnosis of moderate or severe depression, psychosis, bipolar illness, eating disorder, somatic symptom disorder, or acute suicidality),
• • Gynecological disease (e.g. hysterectomy, oophorectomy, gynecological cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome, infertility, endometriosis)
• • Recent use of antidepressants, benzodiazepines/antipsychotics, combined oral contraceptives or hormones,
• • Having a physical problem that prevents you from creating a mandala,
• • The student has a physical disability in the upper extremity,
• • Previous mandala art therapy training