CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Aquatic Exercise Versus Aerobic Exercise on Primary Dysmenorrhea and Quality of Life in Adolescent Females

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2022-10-01

Plain-language summary

This study was conducted to determine the difference between impact of aerobic and aquatic exercise on primary dysmenorrhea and quality of life in adolescent girls.

Who can participate

Age range14 Years – 20 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy, nonsmoking, virginal girls having moderate to severe primary dysmenorrhea (score on pain rating scale \> 3). * Their ages ranged from 14 to 20 years * Their body mass index (BMI) ranged from 18 to 25 kg/m2. * They haven't practice any sports at least one year Exclusion Criteria: * Any musculoskeletal disorder. * Cardio-respiratory disease. * Diabetes, hypertension, or anemia. * Adolescent girls who have utilized hormonal treatment in the six months prior to study commencement. * currently undergoing pharmacological therapy for menstrual pain management

What they're measuring

Assessment of dysmenorrhea severity

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Measurement of pain intensity

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Assessment of pressure pain threshold (PPT)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Assessment of health related quality of life

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06129708

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-01

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