Relaxation Training Via Tele-Rehabilitation in Postmenopausal Women

Sponsor
Marmara University
Study ID
NCT07737691
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Conditions

  • Menopausal Syndrome
  • Menopause
  • Postmenopausal Symptoms
  • Relaxation Training
  • Telerehabilitation

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
N/A - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Relaxation Training Delivered via Tele-Rehabilitation — OTHER
    Participants will receive a physiotherapist-supervised relaxation training program delivered synchronously via tele-rehabilitation for six weeks, with two 40-minute sessions per week. Before the intervention, participants will attend a one-hour online orientation session. The program is based on Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique and includes diaphragmatic breathing, systematic contraction and relaxation of major muscle groups, guided relaxation, and imagination exercises. Participants will be instructed to perform brief daily home practice on non-session days. Throughout the intervention, sleep will be monitored nightly using the Sleep Cycle mobile application, and weekly sleep quality scores will be recorded.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

First listed
Jul 30, 2026
Start date
Aug 1, 2026
Status verified
Jul 2026
Primary completion
Sep 20, 2026
Completion
Nov 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
30 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Experimental group
    Participants assigned to this group will receive a physiotherapist-supervised relaxation training program delivered synchronously via tele-rehabilitation twice weekly for six weeks.
  • No Intervention: Control group
    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.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Sleep Quality Assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [ Time Frame: Baseline and after the 6-week intervention ]

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