Effect of HIIT VS Yoga on Level of Pain, Catastrophizing and QoL in Dysmenorrhea

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study is aimed at determining the effect of high intensity interval training VS yoga on pain, catastrophizing and quality of life among young females with dysmenorrhea.

Detailed Description
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Dysmenorrhea is defined as a pain experienced by females before or during menstruation and it is a common and important gynecological condition found in females of reproductive age that adversely affects their quality of life. The cause of PD is believed to be the excess release of prostaglandins during normal ovulation cycle. The health care costs were altogether higher among females with dysmenorrhea compared with females who didn't experience the ill effects of this condition, and excess costs were essentially determined by outpatient care, so poses greater burden of disease than any other gynecological complaint. Females having more pain catastrophizing scores leads to increases chances of disability. Proper evidence behind HIIT training among females with primary dysmenorrhea is sparse and is based on different clinical experiences and a less number of studies with limited methodological design.

Official Title
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Effect of High Intensity Interval Training Versus Yoga on Level of Pain, Catastrophizing and Quality of Life Among Females With Dysmenorrhea

Conditions
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Primary Dysmenorrhea

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: High intensity interval training
* Other: Yoga Training


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Unmarried Females with age 18-25 years Normal Menstrual cycles 21-35 days Primary Dysmenorrhea diagnosis made on the WaLIDD score WaLIDD score of 1- 7 (Mild to moderate dysmenorrhea) Exclusion Criteria: History of regular exercise (3 times weekly for 30-45 min) Motor Disabilities ( ALS, Multiple sclerosis, Muscular dystrophy ) Autoimmune conditions (RA, Hashimotos Thyroiditis) Chronic illnesses that might contraindicate physical exercise (asthma, epilepsy, migraine, anemia, complete heart block, acute congestive heart failure, unstable angina, and uncontrolled severe hypertension)

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 25 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: High intensity interval training<br>High intensity interval training will be administered three days a week for 8 weeks. six series with 3 minutes rest period between series. For first 4 weeks the series would consist of 30 seconds of exercise and 30 seconds rest. exercises will consist of burpees, skipping, lunges, 1-legged squat, leg lever, push ups. for next four weeks the duration of exercise will be 45 seconds followed by 30 seconds recovery. | Other: High intensity interval training<br>* HIIT 3 times a week for 8 weeks. For week 1 to 4 , Warm up 5 minutes jogging in place, 6 series of 30 seconds Burpees, 30 seconds recovery, 30 seconds skipping, 30 seconds recovery, 30 seconds lunge, 30 seconds recovery, 30 seconds 1-legged squats, 30 seconds recovery, 30 second leg levers, 30 seconds recovery. the series will have 3 minutes rest in between. Cool down of 10 minutes with gentle stretches. For week 5 to 8 , Warm up 5 minutes jogging in place, 6 series of 45 seconds Burpees, 45 seconds recovery, 45 seconds skipping, 30 seconds recovery, 45 seconds lunge, 30 seconds recovery, 45 seconds 1-legged squats, 30 seconds recovery, 45 second leg levers, 30 seconds recovery. the series will have 3 minutes rest in between. Cool down of 10 minutes with gentle stretches.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Yoga Training<br>Yoga will be administered 3 days a week for 8 weeks. the session would be of 30-50 minutes with 5 minutes breathing followed by 15-35 minutes yoga and 10 minutes supine meditation. cat-cow stretch, child's pose, downward dog, plank, cobra pose will be used. | Other: Yoga Training<br>* Yoga 3 times a week for 8 weeks. 30-50 minutes session, 5 minutes breathing, 15-35 minutes yoga poses (Cat-cow, child's pose, downward dog, plank, Cobra), followed by 10 minutes supine meditation.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Numeric pain rating scale | changes from baseline The numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) is a 10 points scale on which, zero represent no pain, 1 to 3 represent mild pain, 4 to 7 represent moderate and pain score between 7 and 10 were considered to be a severe form of pain.[ | 8th week | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pain catastrophizing | The 13-item scale measures the extent to which participants worry, amplify, and feel helpless about the experience of pain on a five-point (0-4) scale. Total scores range from 0 to 52, with higher scores indicating greater pain catastrophizing. | 8th week | 
| EQ-5D for quality of life | The EQ-5D is an acceptable, reliable and valid measure of quality of life. The EQ-5D, a standardized questionnaire consists of two parts: the first is the 'EQ-5D descriptive system' with five questions about several dimensions of HrQoL (mobility, self-care, daily activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression). Each dimension can be rated at three levels: 'no problems', 'some problems' and 'major problems'. The responses to the five dimensions together lead to an aggregated index, the 'EQ-5D index', which corresponds to a health state. The second part of the scale is the 'EQ Visual Analogic Scale' (EQVAS) which is the respondent's own assessment of her overall health status on a thermometer-like visual scale. | 8th week | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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yoga, dysmenorrhea, Pain, catastrophizing, exercise