Effects of Jin Shin Jyutsu-Based Hand Application on Quality of Life and Psychosocial Status in Perimenopausal Women

NCT07376395 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-02-03

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of Jin Shin Jyutsu-based hand application guided by the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping on quality of life and psychosocial status in perimenopausal women. Participants will receive a structured hand application intervention over a defined period. Outcomes related to quality of life and psychosocial well-being will be assessed before and after the intervention.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

General Health Education

Participants assigned to the control group will receive standard verbal health education related to general health during perimenopause. The content includes information on common perimenopausal changes and general lifestyle recommendations. No Jin Shin Jyutsu® techniques, relaxation exercises, or structured coping interventions are included.

BEHAVIORAL

Jin Shin Jyutsu®-Based Hand Application

Participants assigned to the experimental arm will receive a Jin Shin Jyutsu®-based hand application program guided by the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping. During the initial session, participants will receive a structured face-to-face training lasting approximately 30-40 minutes, including verbal instruction, visual materials, and a practical demonstration of the hand application techniques. Participants will be instructed to practice the Jin Shin Jyutsu® hand application daily for at least 15 minutes over a 14-day period. The intervention is designed as a self-care-based supportive approach and does not involve medical treatment, physical manipulation, or pharmacological therapy. To support adherence, participants will receive written instructions, a daily self-monitoring log, and brief reminder messages via WhatsApp® during the intervention period. No additional therapeutic techniques or relaxation interventions will be provided.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nevin Şahin, Prof. Dr. · Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Max Age
54 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-28
Primary Completion
2027-08-31
Completion
2027-08-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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