Pelvic Floor and Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises for Primary Dysmenorrhea (NCT07263516) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pelvic Floor and Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises for Primary Dysmenorrhea
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2026-02-18
Plain-language summary
This study investigates whether combining pelvic floor muscle exercises with diaphragmatic breathing exercises can reduce menstrual pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one performing both exercises, and the other performing only diaphragmatic breathing. The study will measure pain, menstrual symptoms, quality of life, and psychological well-being before and after the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 years or older
* Diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea (PD)
* Having regular menstrual cycles for the past 6 months
* Willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of secondary dysmenorrhea
* Irregular menstrual cycles (less than 21 days or more than 35 days)
* History of childbirth or previous pregnancy
* Currently pregnant
* Presence of any neurological, systemic, or psychiatric chronic disease
* Regular use of medications in the past 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
1
Pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale, VAS)
Timeframe: 1-2 days before the onset of menstruation (pre-menstrual assessment) and 1-2 days after the end of menstruation (post-menstrual assessment).
2
Pain Threshold (Pressure Algometer)
Timeframe: 1-2 days before the onset of menstruation (pre-menstrual assessment) and 1-2 days after the end of menstruation (post-menstrual assessment).
Timeframe: 1-2 days before the onset of menstruation (pre-menstrual assessment) and 1-2 days after the end of menstruation (post-menstrual assessment).