Resistive Exercise and Stretching in Women With Dysmenorrhea

NCT ID: NCT06500520

Last Updated: 2024-07-15

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

54 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-12-01

Study Completion Date

2024-02-10

Brief Summary

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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

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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.

Conditions

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Dysmenorrhea Primary

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Resisted Exercise group

Participants underwent resistance training for 8 weeks, focusing on trunk, upper, and lower body segments with 10-12 reps per exercise at 30-65% intensity. Sessions lasted 50-60 minutes, 3 times weekly

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Resisted Exercise group

Intervention Type OTHER

The resisted exercise training program targeted trunk, upper, and lower body segments with 10-12 repetitions at 30-65% intensity, lasting 50-60 minutes per session, 3 times weekly for 8 weeks. Participants determined their maximal repetition through trial training. Maximal power was assessed using concentric 1-maximal repetition (MT). Following a 2-3 minute rest and a 5-minute warm-up (walking), participants performed the 1-MT test to establish their heaviest lift with the correct technique, adjusting resistance levels accordingly. The circuit-style training spanned 9 stations with 2-3 sets per station, each circuit lasting 2-3 minutes with 90-second rests between sets. A 5-minute warm-up and cool-down (walking) preceded and followed each session. Exercises included bilateral elbow flexion, chest press, bilateral shoulder abduction, bilateral knee extension, back extension, sit-ups, knee flexion, hip abduction, and hip adduction.

Stretching Exercise group

The participants were made to perform stretching exercises, selected by reviewing the literature, under supervision 3 days a week for 8 weeks, and they were asked not to do any other exercises during this intervention period.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Stretching Exercise group

Intervention Type OTHER

The participants were made to perform stretching exercises, selected by reviewing the literature, under supervision 3 days a week for 8 weeks, and they were asked not to do any other exercises during this intervention period. They were asked to do exercises such as trunk flexion, pelvic elevation, squatting, trunk lateral flexion, lumbar extensor stretching, lower abdominal stretching, hip adduct stretching, piriformis stretching, and trunk flexor stretching (cobra pose). The holding time was 5 seconds, the rest time was 1 second, and the exercises were applied in 10 repetitions.

control group

No treatment was applied to the control group; they were allowed to use painkillers and continued their normal daily lives.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Resisted Exercise group

The resisted exercise training program targeted trunk, upper, and lower body segments with 10-12 repetitions at 30-65% intensity, lasting 50-60 minutes per session, 3 times weekly for 8 weeks. Participants determined their maximal repetition through trial training. Maximal power was assessed using concentric 1-maximal repetition (MT). Following a 2-3 minute rest and a 5-minute warm-up (walking), participants performed the 1-MT test to establish their heaviest lift with the correct technique, adjusting resistance levels accordingly. The circuit-style training spanned 9 stations with 2-3 sets per station, each circuit lasting 2-3 minutes with 90-second rests between sets. A 5-minute warm-up and cool-down (walking) preceded and followed each session. Exercises included bilateral elbow flexion, chest press, bilateral shoulder abduction, bilateral knee extension, back extension, sit-ups, knee flexion, hip abduction, and hip adduction.

Intervention Type OTHER

Stretching Exercise group

The participants were made to perform stretching exercises, selected by reviewing the literature, under supervision 3 days a week for 8 weeks, and they were asked not to do any other exercises during this intervention period. They were asked to do exercises such as trunk flexion, pelvic elevation, squatting, trunk lateral flexion, lumbar extensor stretching, lower abdominal stretching, hip adduct stretching, piriformis stretching, and trunk flexor stretching (cobra pose). The holding time was 5 seconds, the rest time was 1 second, and the exercises were applied in 10 repetitions.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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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
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

25 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Karabuk University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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METEHAN YANA

Director

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Karabük University

Karabük, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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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).

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Brown J, Brown S. Exercise for dysmenorrhoea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010 Feb 17;(2):CD004142. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004142.pub2.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 20166071 (View on PubMed)

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.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31665789 (View on PubMed)

Motahari-Tabari N, Shirvani MA, Alipour A. Comparison of the Effect of Stretching Exercises and Mefenamic Acid on the Reduction of Pain and Menstruation Characteristics in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Oman Med J. 2017 Jan;32(1):47-53. doi: 10.5001/omj.2017.09.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 28042403 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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women Health

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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