Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic Exercise in Women With Menstrual Pain (NCT06674655) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic Exercise in Women With Menstrual Pain
Spain48 participantsStarted 2025-01-09
Plain-language summary
The researchers will conduct a study that combines motor imagery with therapeutic exercise in women experiencing menstrual pain. Previous research suggests that motor imagery, when used alongside physical exercise, may help improve motor control and alleviate pain, potentially enhancing outcomes for individuals dealing with chronic pain conditions. Through this study, the investigators aim to explore the effectiveness of these interventions in targeting key variables such as pain perception, motor coordination, and overall quality of life, building on existing evidence of motor imagery's benefits in pain management.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Women who have experienced menstrual pain for more than 6 months.
* Pain intensity rated higher than 3/10 on a pain scale.
* Participants do not take pain-relief medication during the study period.
* Ages between 18 and 35 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current use of hormonal contraceptives or other treatments that affect menstrual cycles.
* Any chronic pain condition unrelated to menstrual pain (e.g., fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain).
* Diagnosed gynecological conditions such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease.
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Current use of psychoactive medications that could affect pain perception.
* Any significant psychiatric condition that could interfere with study participation.
* History of recent pelvic surgery (within the last 6 months).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Pain Intensity
Timeframe: Menstrual pain intensity will be assessed pre-intervention (T0), mid-intervention (T1-day 1, T2-day 2) and Post-intervention (T3-day 3).