Clinical trial NCT06500520: Resistive Exercise and Stretching in Women With Dysmenorrhea
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of Resistant Exercise and Stretching Exercises on Menstrual Symptoms, Quality of Life, Functional and Emotional Status in Young Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Dysmenorrhea Primary
Lead sponsor: Karabuk University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-07-15
Enrollment: 54
Sex: FEMALE
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 25
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: This study highlights the importance of exercise for young women with primary dysmenorrhea. Exercise can help relieve the symptoms of dysmenorrhea by increasing blood flow and promoting the release of endorphins. Additionally, exercise can improve the overall quality of life by reducing stress and anxiety. A comprehensive comparison of the effects of especially resistant exercises and stretching exercises on menstrual pain is based on limited findings in the literature. Therefore, this study aims to make a significant contribution to clinical practice by evaluating the effectiveness and feasibility of these exercise types.

Detailed description: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common condition that seriously affects women's quality of life, and alternative methods other than pharmacotherapy are often investigated. Exercise may play a potential role in reducing the symptoms of dysmenorrhea by increasing blood flow and promoting the release of endorphins. Additionally, exercise can improve the overall quality of life by reducing stress and anxiety. However, studies comparing the specific effects of resistance exercises and stretching exercises on dysmenorrhea are limited and do not provide clear guidance on this subject. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of these two types of exercise in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. The results of the research can guide healthcare professionals by providing information on which type of exercise may be more effective in clinical practice. The importance of exercise as a non-pharmacological treatment option is emphasized, and it is aimed at making a significant contribution to the wide acceptance and application of such treatments.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Having a score of 60 points or above on the menstrual symptoms scale
* Having a regular menstrual cycle (24-35 days)
* Not doing any exercise regularly
* Being between the ages of 18 and 25
* Nulliparity
* Being cooperative and oriented
* Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a medical history of chronic disease (cardiopulmonary, neurological, thyroid gland diseases)
* Having a history of regular exercise
* Engaging in regular sexual activity
* Having undergone gynecological surgical procedures
* Using hormonal contraceptive drugs or intrauterine devices
* Using a drug that causes dysmenorrhea
* Pelvic pathology, pelvic inflammatory diseases, endometriosis, etc. Having a disease that causes secondary dysmenorrhea
* Using antidepressant medication
* Having acute musculoskeletal system problems

Primary outcomes:
measure: Visual Analog Scale
timeFrame: At baseline, on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days), and on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 2 (each cycle is 28 days).
measure: Menstrual symptoms questionnaire
timeFrame: At baseline, on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days), and on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 2 (each cycle is 28 days).
measure: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
timeFrame: At baseline, on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days), and on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 2 (each cycle is 28 days).
measure: Health-Related Quality of Life Assessment (SF 36 Short Form)
timeFrame: At baseline, on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days), and on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 2 (each cycle is 28 days).
measure: Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Questionnaire
timeFrame: At baseline, on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days), and on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 2 (each cycle is 28 days).
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Karabük
country: Turkey
facility: Karabük University
Study officials:
References:
citation: Moradpour, R., "Resistance training improves primary dysmenorrhea symptoms in young girls: A randomized controlled trial", Journal of Physical Activity and Hormones, 3(3): 35-48 (2019).
citation: Brown J, Brown S. Exercise for dysmenorrhoea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010 Feb 17;(2):CD004142. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004142.pub2.
citation: Carroquino-Garcia P, Jimenez-Rejano JJ, Medrano-Sanchez E, de la Casa-Almeida M, Diaz-Mohedo E, Suarez-Serrano C. Therapeutic Exercise in the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Phys Ther. 2019 Oct 28;99(10):1371-1380. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzz101.
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