SynthesisMaturitas2010
Mind-body therapies for menopausal symptoms: a systematic review.
Synthesis in Maturitas, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT01488864 (Applied Relaxation for Vasomotor Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women - a Randomized, Controlled Trial), which is not on this map. Cited by 26 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
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Applied Relaxation for Vasomotor Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women - a Randomized, Controlled Trial
Who cites it
26 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Mind-body therapies for sleep disturbances, depression, and anxiety in menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of workplace-based interventions to promote wellbeing among menopausal women: A systematic review.Post reproductive health · 2023Pooled it
- Mind-body therapies for older adults with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European geriatric medicine · 2022Pooled it
- An evidence map of the effect of Tai Chi on health outcomes.Systematic reviews · 2016Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Relaxation, Meditation, and Guided Imagery Strategies for Symptom Management in Heart Failure.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingPooled it
- Qigong for mental health and sleep quality in postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial.Medicine · 2022Trial
- Effects of Meditation versus Music Listening on Perceived Stress, Mood, Sleep, and Quality of Life in Adults with Early Memory Loss: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2016Trial
- Reduction in menopause-related symptoms associated with use of a noninvasive neurotechnology for autocalibration of neural oscillations.Menopause (New York, N.Y.) · 2015Trial
- Efficacy of an eight-week yoga intervention on symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS): a pilot study.Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) · 2013Trial
- "More than I expected": perceived benefits of yoga practice among older adults at risk for cardiovascular disease.Complementary therapies in medicine · 2013Trial
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- The impact of physical activity and exercise interventions on symptoms for women experiencing menopause: overview of reviews.BMC women's health · 2024Review
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- Effect of Evening Primrose Oil on Postmenopausal Psychological Symptoms: A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of menopausal medicine · 2021Article
- A potential association of meditation with menopausal symptoms and blood chemistry in healthy women: A pilot cross-sectional study.Medicine · 2020Article
- Long-Term Effects of Mind-Body Exercises on the Physical Fitness and Quality of Life of Individuals With Substance Use Disorder-A Randomized Trial.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2020Article
- Long-Term Effects of Tai Chi Intervention on Sleep and Mental Health of Female Individuals With Dependence on Amphetamine-Type Stimulants.Frontiers in psychology · 2018Article
- Qualitative assessment of information and decision support needs for managing menopausal symptoms after breast cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2016Article
- Meditation as a therapeutic intervention for adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease - potential benefits and underlying mechanisms.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2014Review
- Overview of systematic reviews: yoga as a therapeutic intervention for adults with acute and chronic health conditions.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2013Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo systematically review the peer-reviewed literature regarding the effects of self-administered mind-body therapies on menopausal symptoms.
methodsTo identify qualifying studies, we searched 10 scientific databases and scanned bibliographies of relevant review papers and all identified articles. The methodological quality of all studies was assessed systematically using predefined criteria.
resultsTwenty-one papers representing 18 clinical trials from 6 countries met our inclusion criteria, including 12 randomized controlled trials (N=719), 1 non-randomized controlled trial (N=58), and 5 uncontrolled trials (N=105). Interventions included yoga and/or meditation-based programs, tai chi, and other relaxation practices, including muscle relaxation and breath-based techniques, relaxation response training, and low-frequency sound-wave therapy. Eight of the nine studies of yoga, tai chi, and meditation-based programs reported improvement in overall menopausal and vasomotor symptoms; six of seven trials indicated improvement in mood and sleep with yoga-based programs, and four studies reported reduced musculoskeletal pain. Results from the remaining nine trials suggest that breath-based and other relaxation therapies also show promise for alleviating vasomotor and other menopausal symptoms, although intergroup findings were mixed. Most studies reviewed suffered methodological or other limitations, complicating interpretation of findings.
conclusionsCollectively, findings of these studies suggest that yoga-based and certain other mind-body therapies may be beneficial for alleviating specific menopausal symptoms. However, the limitations characterizing most studies hinder interpretation of findings and preclude firm conclusions regarding efficacy. Additional large, methodologically sound trials are needed to determine the effects of specific mind-body therapies on menopausal symptoms, examine long-term outcomes, and investigate underlying mechanisms.
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