Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Education

Training Given to Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Effect on Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Study

Aim: This research is being designed to determine the effect of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) education given to women on their quality of life. In this context, the aim of the project is; The aim is to determine the impact of the education given to women with PCOS on the quality of life of the training given to women with the disease, such as psychosocial and emotional status, fertility, sexual function, obesity and menstrual irregularity, and hair growth.

Method: Within the scope of this research, quantitative research method is used as the research method. In addition, it is planned as a randomized controlled quasi-experimental, which is one of the quantitative research methods. In calculating the sample size, type 1 error, research power and effect size parameters are determined before the research begins. Studies generally need to have at least 80% power. In order to find a significant difference, it is calculated that there should be at least 30 students in each group at 80% power and 95% confidence level. Considering the possible risks, it is planned to include 70 women in total in 2 groups (study and control), with 35 women in each group. All individuals who want to respond to the survey are included in the sample. The process of finding a subject continues until the desired size is reached. In addition, during the data collection process, participants were asked; They are asked whether they are diagnosed with PCOS and those who answer "yes" are included in the sample. Within the scope of the research, the voluntariness of the participants is essential and both written and verbal consents are obtained from each participant through an informed consent form. "Personal Information Form" and "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Quality of Life-50 Scale" created by the researchers were used as data collection tools.

Study Overview

• Status: Recruiting
• Conditions: Quality of Life
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Education Group; Other: Control Group

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Estimated): 70
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

• Study Contact: Name: Rüveyda ölmez yalazı, PhDc; Phone Number: 05077243379; Email: ruveyda.olmezz@gmail.com

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • Istanbul, Turkey, 34854
    • Recruiting
    • Marmara University
    • Contact: Rüveyda Ölmez Yalazı, PhDc; Phone Number: +905077243379; Email: ruveyda.olmezz@gmail.com

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Individuals who are over 18 years of age, open to communication, diagnosed with PCOS, have no mental problems that require treatment, have no physical, mental or five sense disabilities, speak Turkish and can read and write, and volunteer to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

Individuals who are under 18 years old, not open to communication, diagnosed with PCOS, require treatment for significant mental health issues, have physical, mental, or sensory impairments, cannot speak or read and write Turkish, and are not willing to participate in the study.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Prevention
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: None (Open Label)

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Education Group; Training for women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (POS) can play an important role in improving quality of life and managing symptoms. These trainings may cover topics such as healthy lifestyle choices, nutritional habits, exercise, stress management and strategies to support hormone balance. Acquiring these knowledge and skills can help women cope with POS, promote psychosocial recovery, and improve their overall quality of life.	Other: Education Group; The intervention provided to the training group focuses on improving skills to cope with polycystic ovary syndrome. This intervention includes topics such as encouraging healthy lifestyle habits, raising awareness about nutrition and exercise, teaching stress management techniques, and offering strategies to support hormonal balance. It provides participants with the tools they need to understand and manage symptoms that impact their lives. It also provides a supportive environment, encouraging participants to share their experiences with each other and receive support. This intervention aims to improve individuals' overall quality of life while strengthening their ability to manage their own health and well-being.
Experimental: Control Group; Since there was no training given to the control group, its effect on the participants' quality of life could not be evaluated. However, considering the potential of regularly provided training for women with polycystic ovary syndrome to improve quality of life, it may be important to provide similar training to the control group and compare the results. In this way, the effectiveness of training can be understood more clearly and the relationship between POS and quality of life can be evaluated more comprehensively.	Other: Control Group; No intervention was made to the control group. This group did not receive additional training or support to cope with polycystic ovary syndrome. In this way, the effects of the control group on lifestyle, symptom management and overall quality of life were evaluated in comparison with the training group. This approach focuses on determining the direct effects of the intervention, while allowing to observe the natural course of the control group, and the results help to provide a clear assessment of the effectiveness of the intervention.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Quality of life grade	To evaluate the impact on the quality of life of entrepreneurs. PCOS-50 standard questionnaires, one of the widely used scales, can be used to determine the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome. PCOS-50 allows participants to self-assess themselves in a variety of areas, including physical health, mental health, social functioning, pain, and general well-being. This scale is widely accepted for objectively assessing the impact of intervention on managing polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms and improving quality of life. This outcome measure provides a key criterion for evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention and enables outcomes to be measured in a scientifically valid and reliable manner.	before and 3 months after education

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Marmara University
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: Rüveyda ölmez yalazı, PhDc, Marmara University; Study Director: Nurdan Demirci, Prof, Marmara University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): October 26, 2023
• Primary Completion (Estimated): May 30, 2024
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 30, 2024

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: May 2, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 2, 2024
• First Posted (Actual): May 7, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): May 21, 2024
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: May 18, 2024
• Last Verified: May 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Quality of Life; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Education
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Neoplasms; Endocrine System Diseases; Ovarian Cysts; Cysts; Ovarian Diseases; Adnexal Diseases; Gonadal Disorders; Female Urogenital Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Genital Diseases; Genital Diseases, Female; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Other Study ID Numbers: pcos

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No