Effect of Breathing Exercises on Depression and Sexual Function in Postmenopausal Women
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Postmenopausal
- Sponsor
- Middle East University
- Enrollment
- 60
- Primary Endpoint
- Depression
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
Evaluate the effect of breathing exercises on depression and sexual function in postmenopausal women
Detailed Description
Sixty postmenopausal women will be sourced from the Obstetrics \& Gynecology outpatient clinic at El Mahalla El Kobra general hospital in Egypt, with referrals from gynecologists. Patients will be randomly assigned into two groups. Study group: It will include 30 women participating in diaphragmatic breathing plus aerobic training. Control group: It will include 30 women participating in aerobic training. At baseline and poststudy, the following outcomes will be assessed: 1. Depression (Beck Depression Inventory II scale). 2. Sexual function (female sexual function index questionnaire).
Investigators
Saher Lotfy El Gayar
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Middle East University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Minimum of 3 years after menopause.
- •Mild to moderate depression.
- •Mild to moderate sexual dysfunction.
- •Their ages will be ranged from 45 to 60 years old.
- •Their BMI will be less than 30 kg/m2.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Prolapse of the pelvic organs.
- •Pelvic tumors.
- •Vaginal infections.
- •Musculoskeletal/ neurological limitations to exercise.
- •Psychiatric disorders.
- •Unstable cardiovascular conditions.
- •Diabetes.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Depression
Time Frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
The second edition of Beck depression inventory scale will be scored. The second edition of Beck depression inventory scale consists of 21- items. Item scores ranging from 0 to 3 are combined to produce a total score that ranges from 0 to 63 using the cumulative scoring technique. Elevated scores suggest a more severe level of depression.
Secondary Outcomes
- Sexual function(At baseline and after 8 weeks)