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

No phase Interventional Quality of Life Depression Anxiety Stress

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: General Health Education, Jin Shin Jyutsu®-Based Hand Application.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Quality of Life, Depression, Anxiety, Stress. Basic parameters: 40 years — 54 years · Female.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Turkey (Türkiye)
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Official title

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

Overview

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.

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

Primary outcome measures

  • Descriptive Information Form [Time frame: Day 1 (Baseline, Pre-Intervention)]
  • Coping Strategies [Time frame: Day 1 (Baseline, before intervention for intervention groups, before routine assessment for control group) and Day 14 (Post-intervention for intervention groups, after routine assessment for active comparator).]
  • Menopause-Specific Quality of Life [Time frame: Day 1 (Baseline, before intervention for intervention groups, before routine assessment for control group) and Day 14 (Post-intervention for intervention groups, after routine assessment for active comparator).]
  • Distress Thermometer [Time frame: Day 1 (Baseline, before intervention for intervention groups, before routine assessment for control group) and Day 14 (Post-intervention for intervention groups, after routine assessment for active comparator).]
  • Depression, Anxiety, and Stress [Time frame: Day 1 (Baseline, before intervention for intervention groups, before routine assessment for control group) and Day 14 (Post-intervention for intervention groups, after routine assessment for active comparator).]
  • Daily Practice Schedule for JSJ®-Based Hand Application [Time frame: The intervention group will complete this chart for 14 days.]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Women aged 40-54 years
  • Being in the perimenopausal period according to the STRAW+10 criteria
  • Being literate

Exclusion criteria

  • Use of hormone replacement therapy
  • Regular use of complementary or alternative therapy
  • History of diagnosed psychiatric disorders
  • Inability to comply with the intervention protocol

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Open label
Primary purpose
Supportive care

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Health - Family Health Centers — Istanbul

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07376395 · 2025-20/740

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗