the effect of Emotion-Focused Therapy on premenstrual syndrome.

Phase 2

• Conditions: Premenstrual syndrome.; Premenstrual tension syndrome

• Registration Number: IRCT2017082935980N1
• Lead Sponsor: Vice chancellor for research, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

major First year undergraduate students residing in dormitory; Confirmation of premenstrual syndrome by acquiring a PSST questionnaire; Satisfaction to participate in the study; Being Iranian; Being Single; Resident living in dormitory; Normal menstruation at least 4 to 8 cycles in the last 6 months.
major exclusion criteria: Regular exercise during the 3 months prior to the start of the study and at the time of study (membership in the sports teams of the province and Participate in regular exercise programs at least three times a week or more for at least 30 minutes); Have a specific diet (vegetarianism, raw food, Hydrotherapy). Drug; Herbal medicine and non-pharmacological treatments (relaxation exercises, yoga, acupuncture, medication) to improve premenstrual problems during the 3 months prior to the start of the study; history or affection chronic diseases,asthma, diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy, Migraine, Thyroid disorders, anemia, cardiovascular disease, Respiratory and Renal Diseases, Neuropsychiatry); Incidents of unpleasant (such as the death of one of the first-degree relatives, severe family disputes, and severe family financial problems) during the 3 months prior to the start of the study; Being absent more than one meeting; acquaintance with Life Skills.

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Determine the mean score PMS in both groups. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Screening Scale for Premenstrual Symptoms (PSST).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Determine the mean score of general health in both groups. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: General Health Questionnaire (GHQ).