Diaphragm-Pelvic Floor Synergy Training in Young Females With Primary Dysmenorrhea. (NCT07754305) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Diaphragm-Pelvic Floor Synergy Training in Young Females With Primary Dysmenorrhea.
Pakistan64 participantsStarted 2026-07-28
Plain-language summary
The research investigating the effects of Diaphragm-Pelvic Floor Synergy (DPFS) training targets primary dysmenorrhea in university-aged females. This randomized controlled trial evaluates how restoring the functional "piston" relationship between the diaphragm and pelvic floor can alleviate menstrual pain and enhance quality of life. By implementing an eight-week progressive exercise protocol, the study compares DPFS training against standard symptomatic care like TENS and heat therapy. Using the WALIDD scale and WHOQOL-BREF, the research aims to establish a non-pharmacological, evidence-based physiotherapy intervention that reduces medication reliance and academic absenteeism in South Asian clinical settings.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 24 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. University going girls aged 18-24 years.
. Normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m²) based on measured height and weight.
. Primary dysmenorrhea: recurrent menstrual pain without pelvic pathology, present for ≥6 months, with pain intensity ≥4/10 on VAS.
. Regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days).
. From socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds (e.g., low parental education, low household income, government/public school enrolment - specify in protocol).
. Currently enrolled in school/college.
. Informed consent/assent obtained (with parental consent if \<18 years).
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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.
What they're measuring
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Working Ability, Location, Intensity, Days of pain, and Dysmenorrhea (WALIDD) Scale