Mindfulness Compassionate Living TrainingNCT07728461
Menopause and Compassionate Living Education
A study testing Session 1: How We Evolved - Threat, Impulse, and Soothing Systems, Session 2: Threat and Self-Compassion and Session 3: Unraveling the Knots of Desire and Patterns in people with Mindfulness Compassionate Living Training, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life characterized by the permanent cessation of ovarian function and is frequently accompanied by vasomotor, psychological, urogenital, and sleep-related symptoms that can substantially impair quality of life. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Mindfulness Compassionate Living Training
- What is being tested?
- Session 1: How We Evolved - Threat, Impulse, and Soothing Systems, Session 2: Threat and Self-Compassion and Session 3: Unraveling the Knots of Desire and Patterns
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 68 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 30 Sep 2026to 30 Jan 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 Any age
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Women who are in the menopausal period.
- Aged 45 years or older.
- Registered at the participating primary healthcare center.
- Able to read and understand Turkish.
- At least a primary school graduate.
- Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
- Able to attend the online Compassionate Living Education sessions.
- Able to complete the study questionnaires.
Who cannot join
- Failure to complete the study questionnaires.
- Failure to attend the Compassionate Living Education sessions.
- Withdrawal of informed consent at any stage of the study.
- Inability to complete the post-intervention assessment.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Ataturk University Vocational School of Health Services
Erzurum, Yakutiye
Mine Cengiz, Phd, 05308864974, mine.cengiz@atauni.edu.tr
Sibel Öztürk, Assoc. prof.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Compassionate Living Education on Symptom Management and Quality of Life in Menopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Study
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life characterized by the permanent cessation of ovarian function and is frequently accompanied by vasomotor, psychological, urogenital, and sleep-related symptoms that can substantially impair quality of life. Although pharmacological treatments are available, many women seek non-pharmacological interventions to manage menopausal symptoms and improve their overall well-being. Mindfulness- and compassion-based interventions have shown promising effects on psychological health, stress reduction, and quality of life in different populations; however, evidence regarding the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) for women experiencing menopause remains limited.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Compassionate Living Education Program based on the principles of Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living in improving symptom management and quality of life among menopausal women. The study will be conducted with menopausal women recruited from primary healthcare settings in Kars, Türkiye. Participants who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group.
Read more
Participants in the intervention group will receive an eight-session online Compassionate Living Education Program delivered by a certified instructor. The program includes mindfulness practices, self-compassion exercises, breathing and relaxation techniques, compassionate imagery, loving-kindness meditation, and home practice assignments designed to strengthen emotional regulation, self-kindness, and adaptive coping skills. The control group will receive routine care only.
Primary outcomes will include menopausal symptom severity and menopause-specific quality of life. Secondary outcomes will include self-compassion, mindfulness, anxiety, depression, and stress. Data will be collected using validated self-report questionnaires before and after the intervention and analyzed using appropriate statistical methods.
The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of Compassionate Living Education as an accessible, low-cost, non-pharmacological intervention for improving symptom management and enhancing the quality of life of menopausal women. The results may contribute to the development of evidence-based nursing and women's health interventions in primary healthcare settings.
Read the detailed description
Menopause is associated with physical, psychological, and social symptoms that may negatively affect women's quality of life. Effective non-pharmacological interventions are needed to improve symptom management during this period. Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) has shown promising effects on psychological well-being and self-compassion in different populations. However, evidence regarding its effectiveness among menopausal women remains limited. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of Compassionate Living Education on menopausal symptom management and quality of life. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in an eight-session online Compassionate Living Education Program, while the control group will receive routine care. Primary outcomes include menopausal symptom severity and menopause-specific quality of life. Secondary outcomes include self-compassion, mindfulness, anxiety, depression, and stress. The findings are expected to provide evidence for an accessible, low-cost, and evidence-based intervention to support women during the menopausal transition.
- Being tested
- Session 1: How We Evolved - Threat, Impulse, and Soothing Systems, Session 2: Threat and Self-Compassion, Session 3: Unraveling the Knots of Desire and Patterns, Session 4: Internalizing compassion, Session 5: Me and others - Expanding the circle
- Keywords
- mindfulness, self-compassion, Quality of life, Menopause, Women
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Session 1: How We Evolved - Threat, Impulse, and Soothing SystemsBehavioural
The practice of "Breath break with kindness" will be applied for 5 minutes. Afterwards, 15 minutes of information on threats, impulses and soothing systems, "A safe place" application for 11 minutes, "Courtesy meditation" for 10 minutes. After each application, 10 minutes of feedback will be received from the participants.
Session 2: Threat and Self-CompassionBehavioural
The practice of "breathing with kindness" will be done for 7 minutes. The practice of "Building a compassionate relationship with resilience" will be held for 12 minutes, and the practice of "Kindness meditation: a benevolent" will take place for 11 minutes. "A hand over your heart" application will be made for 3 minutes and "A compassionate comrade" application will be done for 10 minutes. After each application, 3 minutes of feedback will be received from the participants.
Session 3: Unraveling the Knots of Desire and PatternsBehavioural
The practice of "breathing with kindness" will be done for 7 minutes. "Building a compassionate relationship with desire" 12 minutes, "Guided meditation to discover the inner pattern" 10 minutes and "Courtesy meditation: a good friend" 11 minutes. Except for the "breath break with kindness" application, 3 minutes of feedback will be received from the participants after each application
Session 4: Internalizing compassionBehavioural
The "pretend-to-be" practice for the participants to observe themselves will be made for 10 minutes. The practice of "internalizing compassion" will be done for 7 minutes, "kindness meditation: a neutral person" practice for 10 minutes, and "kindness towards your body" for 10 minutes. After each application, 3 minutes of feedback will be received from the participants.
Session 5: Me and others - Expanding the circleBehavioural
The "a compassionate letter" practice with the participants will continue for 15 minutes. "meditation: the 'difficult' person" 8 minutes, "compassion and breathing: yourself" 10 minutes and "compassionate breathing: others" 7 minutes. A "compassionate break" application is performed for 7 minutes.
Session 6: Growing happinessBehavioural
The practice of "Revisiting the good" is carried out for 10 minutes with the participants. "Forgive yourself", "wish for forgiveness", "forgive others", "gratitude" practices will be held for 5 minutes each and will take 20 minutes in total. "Courtesy meditation: groups and all beings" will be practiced for 10 minutes. After each application, 3 minutes of feedback will be received from the participants
Session 7: Weaving Wisdom and Compassion into Daily LifeBehavioural
Participants will be given 10 minutes to choose a day in their life and allow a few minutes to pause mindfully. The practice of "a breather for wise and compassionate action" is 10 minutes, the practice of "calmness meditation" is 8 minutes, and the practice of "sharing the joy meditation" is 8 minutes. After each application, 3 minutes of feedback will be received from the participants.
Session 8: Living with the HeartBehavioural
The participants are told about the applications they can apply for, where they need help to develop compassion towards self-healing skills, and the entire training will be evaluated for 20 minutes. The "river of life" application is carried out for 20 minutes. 10 minutes of feedback will be received after the application.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1: How We Evolved - Threat, Impulse, and Soothing Systems | Experimental | • A "breath break with kindness" is practiced. • Encourage them to think about how threat, impulse and sedative systems have developed in their own lives. • A "safe place" application is made. • "Courtesy meditation" is done. Receives: Behavioral: Session 1: How We Evolved - Threat, Impulse, and Soothing Systems |
| Session 2: Threat and Self-Compassion | Experimental | • A "breath break with kindness" is practiced. • "Building a compassionate relationship with resilience" and "kindness meditation: a benevolent" practices are made. • "A hand on your heart" and "a compassionate comrade" practices are made. Receives: Behavioral: Session 2: Threat and Self-Compassion |
| Session 3: Unraveling the Knots of Desire and Patterns Agenda | Experimental | • Talk about homework. • A "breath break with kindness" is practiced. • "Establishing a compassionate relationship with desire", "guided meditation to discover the inner pattern", "courtesy meditation: a good friend" practices are made. Receives: Behavioral: Session 3: Unraveling the Knots of Desire and Patterns |
| Session 4: Internalizing compassion | Experimental | • "Pretend-to-pretend" practice is made for participants to observe themselves. • In addition to the previous practices, the practice of "internalizing compassion" is made in order to increase their expanded mindfulness. • Courtesy meditation: a neutral person", "kindness towards your body", which is based on mindfulness practices and increases body awareness and mindful movement, is carried out. During the day, they will be informed that they should do the "walking with kindness" practice on their own. Receives: Behavioral: Session 4: Internalizing compassion |
| Session 5: Me and others - Expanding the circle | Experimental | • A "compassionate letter" application is made by asking participants to think about a situation they encountered recently or some time ago and is still causing distress. It is explained that they can gain insight with this application. • "Courtesy meditation: the 'difficult' person", "compassion and breathing: yourself" and "compassionate breathing: others" practices are made Receives: Behavioral: Session 5: Me and others - Expanding the circle |
| Session 6: Growing happiness | Experimental | • "Revisiting the good" practice is carried out to define the five sense organs for the participants. • "Forgiveness", "Asking for forgiveness", "forgiving others", "gratitude" practices are carried out. • The practice is expanded as "kindness meditation: groups and all beings". Receives: Behavioral: Session 6: Growing happiness |
| Session 7: Weaving Wisdom and Compassion into Daily Life | Experimental | • Participants are made to choose a day in their life and allow a few minutes to pause in a mindful way. • "A breather for wise and compassionate action", "calmness meditation" and "joy sharing meditation" practices are carried out. Receives: Behavioral: Session 7: Weaving Wisdom and Compassion into Daily Life |
| Session 8: Living with the Heart | Experimental | • The participants are told about the applications that they can apply for, where they need help to develop compassion towards self-healing skills, and the whole training is evaluated. • The "river of life" application, which evaluates mindfulness in depth, is carried out. • An overall summary of the 8-session study is made and feedback is received. Receives: Behavioral: Session 8: Living with the Heart |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Menopausal Symptom Assessment Scale/MSSA (Appendix-2)
Developed by Schneider et al. in 1992 to measure the severity of menopausal symptoms and their impact on quality of life, the Turkish validity and reliability of this scale was established by Gürkan (Gürkan, 2005). The scale, consisting of 11 items covering menopausal complaints, comprises 3 sub-dimensions: 1- Somatic complaints (items 1, 2, 3, 11), 2- Psychological complaints (items 4, 5, 6, 7), and 3- Urogenital complaints (items 8, 9, 10). The scale uses a 5-point Likert scale, with each item scored from 0: None, 1: Mild, 2: Moderate, 3: Severe, and 4: Very severe. The total score of the scale is calculated based on the scores given for each item. The minimum score obtainable from the scale is 0, while the maximum score is 44. An increase in the total score obtained from the scale indicates an increase in the severity of the complaints experienced, and on the other hand, it shows that the quality of life is negatively affected.
Measured: up to 1 day
Secondary outcomes (1)
Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Scale (MSQLS) (Appendix-3)
Developed by Hilditch et al. (1996), its Turkish validity and reliability were established by Kharbouch and Şahin (2007). The MSQLS consists of four sub-dimensions: vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual, and contains 29 statements on a six-point Likert scale. In the MSQLS, each sub-area is scored between 0-6. A score of "0" indicates that no problems are experienced regarding the issue, a score of "1" indicates that the problem exists but does not bother anyone, and scores between "2-6" indicate the severity and increasing degree of the existing problem. The lowest possible score on the scale is "0", and the highest is 154. An increase in the score obtained from the MÖYKÖ indicates an increase in the severity of the complaint and a decrease in quality of life. The MÖYKÖ is not evaluated based on the total score. In the original study, the Cronbach's alpha values for the sub-dimensions of the scale were found to b
Measured: up to 1 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Jul 2026
- Study start30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion15 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jan 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Mindfulness Compassionate Living TrainingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ataturk UniversityThe 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.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mine CENGİZ, Ataturk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07728461
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MCENGİZ8
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Compassionate Living Education on Symptom Management and Quality of Life in Menopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07728461
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MCENGİZ8
- Keywords
- mindfulness, self-compassion, Quality of life, Menopause, Women
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 15 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life characterized by the permanent cessation of ovarian function and is frequently accompanied by vasomotor, psychological, urogenital, and sleep-related symptoms that can substantially impair quality of life. Although pharmacological treatments are available, many women seek non-pharmacological interventions to manage menopausal symptoms and improve their overall well-being. Mindfulness- and compassion-based interventions have shown promising effects on psychological health, stress reduction, and quality of life in different populations; however, evidence regarding the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) for women experiencing menopause remains limited.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Compassionate Living Education Program based on the principles of Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living in improving symptom management and quality of life among menopausal women. The study will be conducted with menopausal women recruited from primary healthcare settings in Kars, Türkiye. Participants who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group.
Participants in the intervention group will receive an eight-session online Compassionate Living Education Program delivered by a certified instructor. The program includes mindfulness practices, self-compassion exercises, breathing and relaxation techniques, compassionate imagery, loving-kindness meditation, and home practice assignments designed to strengthen emotional regulation, self-kindness, and adaptive coping skills. The control group will receive routine care only.
Primary outcomes will include menopausal symptom severity and menopause-specific quality of life. Secondary outcomes will include self-compassion, mindfulness, anxiety, depression, and stress. Data will be collected using validated self-report questionnaires before and after the intervention and analyzed using appropriate statistical methods.
The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of Compassionate Living Education as an accessible, low-cost, non-pharmacological intervention for improving symptom management and enhancing the quality of life of menopausal women. The results may contribute to the development of evidence-based nursing and women's health interventions in primary healthcare settings.
Detailed description
Menopause is associated with physical, psychological, and social symptoms that may negatively affect women's quality of life. Effective non-pharmacological interventions are needed to improve symptom management during this period. Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) has shown promising effects on psychological well-being and self-compassion in different populations. However, evidence regarding its effectiveness among menopausal women remains limited. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of Compassionate Living Education on menopausal symptom management and quality of life. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in an eight-session online Compassionate Living Education Program, while the control group will receive routine care. Primary outcomes include menopausal symptom severity and menopause-specific quality of life. Secondary outcomes include self-compassion, mindfulness, anxiety, depression, and stress. The findings are expected to provide evidence for an accessible, low-cost, and evidence-based intervention to support women during the menopausal transition.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 8
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1: How We Evolved - Threat, Impulse, and Soothing Systems | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 1: How We Evolved - Threat, Impulse, and Soothing Systems• A "breath break with kindness" is practiced. • Encourage them to think about how threat, impulse and sedative systems have developed in their own lives. • A "safe place" application is made. • "Courtesy meditation" is done. |
| Session 2: Threat and Self-Compassion | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 2: Threat and Self-Compassion• A "breath break with kindness" is practiced. • "Building a compassionate relationship with resilience" and "kindness meditation: a benevolent" practices are made. • "A hand on your heart" and "a compassionate comrade" practices are made. |
| Session 3: Unraveling the Knots of Desire and Patterns Agenda | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 3: Unraveling the Knots of Desire and Patterns• Talk about homework. • A "breath break with kindness" is practiced. • "Establishing a compassionate relationship with desire", "guided meditation to discover the inner pattern", "courtesy meditation: a good friend" practices are made. |
| Session 4: Internalizing compassion | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 4: Internalizing compassion• "Pretend-to-pretend" practice is made for participants to observe themselves. • In addition to the previous practices, the practice of "internalizing compassion" is made in order to increase their expanded mindfulness. • Courtesy meditation: a neutral person", "kindness towards your body", which is based on mindfulness practices and increases body awareness and mindful movement, is carried out. During the day, they will be informed that they should do the "walking with kindness" practice on their own. |
| Session 5: Me and others - Expanding the circle | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 5: Me and others - Expanding the circle• A "compassionate letter" application is made by asking participants to think about a situation they encountered recently or some time ago and is still causing distress. It is explained that they can gain insight with this application. • "Courtesy meditation: the 'difficult' person", "compassion and breathing: yourself" and "compassionate breathing: others" practices are made |
| Session 6: Growing happiness | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 6: Growing happiness• "Revisiting the good" practice is carried out to define the five sense organs for the participants. • "Forgiveness", "Asking for forgiveness", "forgiving others", "gratitude" practices are carried out. • The practice is expanded as "kindness meditation: groups and all beings". |
| Session 7: Weaving Wisdom and Compassion into Daily Life | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 7: Weaving Wisdom and Compassion into Daily Life• Participants are made to choose a day in their life and allow a few minutes to pause in a mindful way. • "A breather for wise and compassionate action", "calmness meditation" and "joy sharing meditation" practices are carried out. |
| Session 8: Living with the Heart | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 8: Living with the Heart• The participants are told about the applications that they can apply for, where they need help to develop compassion towards self-healing skills, and the whole training is evaluated. • The "river of life" application, which evaluates mindfulness in depth, is carried out. • An overall summary of the 8-session study is made and feedback is received. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Women who are in the menopausal period.
- Aged 45 years or older.
- Registered at the participating primary healthcare center.
- Able to read and understand Turkish.
- At least a primary school graduate.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Failure to complete the study questionnaires.
- Failure to attend the Compassionate Living Education sessions.
- Withdrawal of informed consent at any stage of the study.
- Inability to complete the post-intervention assessment.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1: How We Evolved - Threat, Impulse, and Soothing SystemsThe practice of "Breath break with kindness" will be applied for 5 minutes. Afterwards, 15 minutes of information on threats, impulses and soothing systems, "A safe place" application for 11 minutes, "Courtesy meditation" for 10 minutes. After each application, 10 minutes of feedback will be received from the participants. | Behavioural | Session 1: How We Evolved - Threat, Impulse, and Soothing Systems |
| Session 2: Threat and Self-CompassionThe practice of "breathing with kindness" will be done for 7 minutes. The practice of "Building a compassionate relationship with resilience" will be held for 12 minutes, and the practice of "Kindness meditation: a benevolent" will take place for 11 minutes. "A hand over your heart" application will be made for 3 minutes and "A compassionate comrade" application will be done for 10 minutes. After each application, 3 minutes of feedback will be received from the participants. | Behavioural | Session 2: Threat and Self-Compassion |
| Session 3: Unraveling the Knots of Desire and PatternsThe practice of "breathing with kindness" will be done for 7 minutes. "Building a compassionate relationship with desire" 12 minutes, "Guided meditation to discover the inner pattern" 10 minutes and "Courtesy meditation: a good friend" 11 minutes. Except for the "breath break with kindness" application, 3 minutes of feedback will be received from the participants after each application | Behavioural | Session 3: Unraveling the Knots of Desire and Patterns Agenda |
| Session 4: Internalizing compassionThe "pretend-to-be" practice for the participants to observe themselves will be made for 10 minutes. The practice of "internalizing compassion" will be done for 7 minutes, "kindness meditation: a neutral person" practice for 10 minutes, and "kindness towards your body" for 10 minutes. After each application, 3 minutes of feedback will be received from the participants. | Behavioural | Session 4: Internalizing compassion |
| Session 5: Me and others - Expanding the circleThe "a compassionate letter" practice with the participants will continue for 15 minutes. "meditation: the 'difficult' person" 8 minutes, "compassion and breathing: yourself" 10 minutes and "compassionate breathing: others" 7 minutes. A "compassionate break" application is performed for 7 minutes. | Behavioural | Session 5: Me and others - Expanding the circle |
| Session 6: Growing happinessThe practice of "Revisiting the good" is carried out for 10 minutes with the participants. "Forgive yourself", "wish for forgiveness", "forgive others", "gratitude" practices will be held for 5 minutes each and will take 20 minutes in total. "Courtesy meditation: groups and all beings" will be practiced for 10 minutes. After each application, 3 minutes of feedback will be received from the participants | Behavioural | Session 6: Growing happiness |
| Session 7: Weaving Wisdom and Compassion into Daily LifeParticipants will be given 10 minutes to choose a day in their life and allow a few minutes to pause mindfully. The practice of "a breather for wise and compassionate action" is 10 minutes, the practice of "calmness meditation" is 8 minutes, and the practice of "sharing the joy meditation" is 8 minutes. After each application, 3 minutes of feedback will be received from the participants. | Behavioural | Session 7: Weaving Wisdom and Compassion into Daily Life |
| Session 8: Living with the HeartThe participants are told about the applications they can apply for, where they need help to develop compassion towards self-healing skills, and the entire training will be evaluated for 20 minutes. The "river of life" application is carried out for 20 minutes. 10 minutes of feedback will be received after the application. | Behavioural | Session 8: Living with the Heart |
Primary outcome
Menopausal Symptom Assessment Scale/MSSA (Appendix-2)
Time frame: up to 1 day
Developed by Schneider et al. in 1992 to measure the severity of menopausal symptoms and their impact on quality of life, the Turkish validity and reliability of this scale was established by Gürkan (Gürkan, 2005). The scale, consisting of 11 items covering menopausal complaints, comprises 3 sub-dimensions: 1- Somatic complaints (items 1, 2, 3, 11), 2- Psychological complaints (items 4, 5, 6, 7), and 3- Urogenital complaints (items 8, 9, 10). The scale uses a 5-point Likert scale, with each item scored from 0: None, 1: Mild, 2: Moderate, 3: Severe, and 4: Very severe. The total score of the scale is calculated based on the scores given for each item. The minimum score obtainable from the scale is 0, while the maximum score is 44. An increase in the total score obtained from the scale indicates an increase in the severity of the complaints experienced, and on the other hand, it shows that the quality of life is negatively affected.
1 secondary outcome
Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Scale (MSQLS) (Appendix-3)
Time frame: up to 1 day
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Session 1: How We Evolved - Threat, Impulse, and Soothing Systems, Session 2: Threat and Self-Compassion and Session 3: Unraveling the Knots of Desire and Patterns in people with Mindfulness Compassionate Living Training, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Mine Cengiz, lecturer doctor (+905308864974, mine.cengiz@atauni.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Menopausal Symptom Assessment Scale/MSSA (Appendix-2) (time frame: up to 1 day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jul 2026.