Effect of Merged Exercise Versus Relaxation Techniques in Primary Dysmenorrhoea

Cairo University40 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to evaluate the effect of aerobic exercises and relaxation techniques on pain severity, quality of life, and menstrual symptoms in females with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an exercise and relaxation group or a control group. The intervention group will perform aerobic exercises and relaxation sessions for 12 weeks, while the control group will receive no intervention. Pain levels, quality of life, and menstrual symptoms will be assessed before and after the intervention period.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Primary Dysmenorrhoea

Interventions

ExerciseBEHAVIORAL

A structured exercises program consists of , Adductor stretching ,Bridging exercise, sit up exercises

Relaxation techniquesBEHAVIORAL

Astructured relaxation program consisting of Relaxation positure,yoga ,meditation

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 25 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion criteriteria: 1. All females will be diagnosed as having primary dysmenorrhea 2. All of them are virgin. 3. They have regular menstrual cycle (a menstrual duration of 3-8 days, with 21-35 days between each two successive menstrual cycles). 4. Their age will be ranged from 18 to 25 years old. 5. Their body mass index (BMI) will be ranged from 18 to 25 Kg/m2. Exclusion Criteria: 1. a history of pelvic inflammatory disease. 2. myoma and tumors. 3. pelvic infection,. 4. ovarian cyst. 5. any gynecological disease. 6. any hormonal abnormality. 7. any psychological problem.

Locations (1)

Faculty of physical therapy Cairo university

Giza, Giza Government, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Serum cortisol level at week 12

Serum cortisol levels will be measured from venous blood samples using a validated laboratory assay and reported in µg/dL (or nmol/L, depending on the laboratory). It will measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of the intervention.

Time frame: Baseline and 8week after the intervention

The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire

The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire will be used to assess menstrual distress. It assesses 8 factors covered by 47 items. These factors include pain, concentration, behavioral change, autonomic reaction, water retention, negative effect, arousal and control.It is four point rating scale from non as no pain to severe. Maximum score is 141 meaning severe pain and minimum score is 1 meaning very mild pain

Time frame: 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.