--- title: Can smartphone-based mindfulness training reduce PMS symptoms? description: Yes, mindfulness training via smartphone significantly reduced PMS symptoms and improved quality of life in women with PMS. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/mindfulness-training-intervention-with-the-persian-version-of-the-mindfulness-2022/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Can smartphone-based mindfulness training reduce PMS symptoms? Randomised trial, 2022 # Can smartphone-based mindfulness training reduce PMS symptoms? Yes, mindfulness training via smartphone significantly reduced PMS symptoms and improved quality of life in women with PMS. Moderate study design 80 Iranian women aged 25-45 with PMS ## What they did Randomized controlled trial with 80 Iranian women aged 25-45 with PMS. The intervention group of 40 women completed 2 online introductory sessions followed by 8 weeks of mindfulness practice using a smartphone app. The control group of 40 received no intervention. Before and after, participants completed a quality of life survey and PMS symptom screening questionnaire. ## What they found After the intervention, the intervention group had significantly lower PMS symptom scores than the control group (effect size 0.18). The intervention group also had significantly higher quality of life scores than the control group (effect size 0.14). ## What it means for you Mindfulness training delivered through a smartphone app may help women with PMS reduce their symptoms and feel better. This is especially useful during times when in-person therapy is not available. The results come from a study of 80 women, so larger studies would strengthen the evidence. 80 women enrolled 8 weeks of mindfulness practice 0.18 effect size for symptom improvement ## About the study Original title Mindfulness Training Intervention With the Persian Version of the Mindfulness Training Mobile App for Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial Authors Mazaheri Asadi D, Zahedi Tajrishi K, Gharaei B Journal Frontiers in psychiatry Year 2022 Study design Randomised trial Participants 80 What was tested 8 weeks of smartphone-based mindfulness training after 2 online introductory sessions Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.922360](https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.922360) Original abstract Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common problem for women of reproductive age, affecting various aspects of their lives. While various in-person psychotherapeutic interventions, including Mindfulness therapy, have yielded promising results in reducing PMS symptoms, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, psychotherapists are providing their services via online methods. Therefore, the present study is the first one worldwide to examine whether smartphone-based Mindfulness training can reduce symptoms of PMS and improve the quality of life in women with PMS. We recruited 80 Iranian women (aged 25-45) with PMS through online advertising who were randomly allocated into two groups of 40. The intervention group underwent two online introductory group sessions followed by 8 weeks of Mindfulness practice, while the control group received no intervention. Before and after the intervention, participants completed the 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey and the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening (PSST) questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Following the intervention, the mean scores of PMS symptoms were significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group ( p 2 = 0.18). Likewise, the quality of life score was significantly higher in the intervention group ( p 2 = 0.14). Our results indicated that the smartphone-based Mindfulness training intervention could be an effective treatment modality for women with PMS symptoms, especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which has posed limitations for in-person therapies. Clinical trial registration: https://fa.irct.ir/trial/59924, identifier: IRCT20180607040000N2. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Mindfulness and meditation](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-mindfulness/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Apps and digital interventions](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-digital-health/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Systematic review, 2026 Do digital tools and apps help reduce PMS and PMDD symptoms? Randomised trial, 2022 Can smartphone-based mindfulness training reduce PMS symptoms and improve quality of life? Systematic review, 2026 Do mindfulness and relaxation techniques help with PMS symptoms? 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