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

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

• Ages 40 to 54 years
• Women only
• Healthy volunteers accepted
• Adult

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

About this study

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

Conditions

Quality of Life, Depression, Anxiety, Stress

Being tested

General Health Education, Jin Shin Jyutsu®-Based Hand Application

Keywords

Perimenopause, Quality of Life, Depression, Anxiety, Stress

Medical subject headings

Depression, Anxiety Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

• General Health EducationBehavioural

  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.

• Jin Shin Jyutsu®-Based Hand ApplicationBehavioural

  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.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

1. Descriptive Information Form

   This is a 24-question form designed by researchers to determine participants' sociodemographic characteristics, women's health status, general health knowledge, lifestyle, and support levels.

   Measured: Day 1 (Baseline, Pre-Intervention)

2. Coping Strategies

   The Stress Coping Methods Scale (SBÇYÖ) is a self-report questionnaire assessing active and cognitive coping strategies used by adults when facing stressful situations. The scale consists of 21 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1-5) and includes five subdomains: logical analysis, positive reappraisal, problem solving, seeking professional support, and seeking environmental support. Total and subscale scores increase as the corresponding coping strategy is used more frequently. Higher scores indicate greater use of the specified coping strategy.

   Measured: 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).

3. Menopause-Specific Quality of Life

   The Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire - II (MENQOL / MÖYKÖ-II) is a validated self-report instrument developed to assess the presence and severity of menopause-related symptoms and their impact on quality of life across vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual domains.

   The scale consists of 29 items. For each item, participants indicate whether the symptom is present; if present, the level of discomfort is rated. Item scores are converted to a 1-8 scoring system. The total score ranges from 29 to 232, with higher scores indicating worse quality of life and greater negative impact of menopausal symptoms.

   Measured: 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).

4. Distress Thermometer

   The Distress Thermometer is a single-item visual analog scale designed to rapidly assess overall psychological distress. Participants rate their distress level on a scale ranging from 0 (no distress) to 10 (extreme distress).

   Higher scores indicate higher levels of psychological distress. In this study, the problem list accompanying the Distress Thermometer is not used.

   Measured: 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).

5. Depression, Anxiety, and Stress

   The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21) is a self-report questionnaire assessing depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms over the past week. It consists of 21 items, with three subscales of seven items each.

   Items are rated on a 4-point Likert scale (0-3). Subscale scores range from 0 to 42 after standard score conversion. Higher scores indicate greater levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, reflecting worse psychological outcomes.

   Measured: 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).

6. Daily Practice Schedule for JSJ®-Based Hand Application

   This chart, developed by the researchers, is designed for participants to regularly record their daily practices for 14 days. The chart includes the day, total time, whether the five-finger grip was completed, and notes. This chart will be used to monitor the level of adherence to the intervention and the frequency of problem-focused coping actions.

   Measured: The intervention group will complete this chart for 14 days.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

1. First posted29 Jan 2026
2. Study startFeb 2026 (estimated)
3. Primary completionAug 2027 (estimated)
4. Study completionAug 2027 (estimated)

Resources

• Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
• Other trials for Quality of LifeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
• More trials run by Istanbul University - CerrahpasaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
• What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.