Effects of a Combined Home-Based Exercise Program on Menstrual Pain, Dual-Task Gait Performance, … (NCT07436507) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of a Combined Home-Based Exercise Program on Menstrual Pain, Dual-Task Gait Performance, and EEG Markers of Cognitive-Motor Control in Females With Primary Dysmenorrhea
86 participantsStarted 2026-07-06
Plain-language summary
What is this study about? Dysmenorrhea, commonly known as painful period, is a common gynecological symptom experienced by several women of reproductive age. This particular type of pain arises during the menstrual cycle, often negatively impacting the quality of life and ability to successfully carry out daily activities and academic or work performance. This is study will involve physiotherapy treatment in the form of a home-based exercise program for those experiencing dysmenorrhea. The purpose of this study is to determine how effective this exercise intervention is by assessing the pain score, menstrual symptoms, gait performance and cognitive-motor control.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* single
* 18-25 years
* meet the diagnostic criteria for PD as outlined in the Primary Dysmenorrhea Consensus Guidelines - first onset of menstrual pain 6-24 months after menarche, pain lasting 8-72h in a cycle, and the most severe pain on the 1st or 2nd day of menstruation
* having a regular menstrual cycle (28 ± 7 days)
* menstrual pain intensity ≥4 cm on VAS in the previous 6 months
* absence of any known medical condition
Exclusion Criteria:
* history of pelvic surgery
* history and/or findings of secondary dysmenorrhea
* history of mental or physical diseases
* history of joint, motion, muscle, or bone diseases which reduce the abilities to exercise
* being a professional athlete
* taking analgesic or non-pharmacological agents other than NSAID for menstrual pain
* used an intrauterine device or oral contraceptive pill
* metal implants, including pacemaker
* history of non-normal brain activity, including seizures
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?
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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.