Pelvic Floor and Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises for Primary Dysmenorrhea
NCT ID: NCT07263516
Last Updated: 2025-12-04
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-12-31
2026-06-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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A total of 40 participants will be recruited and randomly assigned to two groups. The intervention group will perform a program combining pelvic floor and diaphragmatic breathing exercises, while the control group will perform only diaphragmatic breathing exercises. The exercise program will be conducted over a specified period, with sessions scheduled regularly according to the study protocol.
Assessments will be conducted twice: prior to and after the menstrual period. Pain intensity will be evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and pain threshold will be measured with a pressure algometer. Menstrual and premenstrual symptoms, quality of life, sleep quality, and psychological status, including depression, anxiety, and stress levels, will be assessed using validated scales such as the PMS Scale, SF-36, DASS-21, and PUKI.
This study is expected to provide scientific evidence for physiotherapy interventions in women's health and offer an alternative non-pharmacological approach for managing primary dysmenorrhea. By addressing both physical and psychological aspects, the exercise program may reduce pain, improve quality of life, and enhance overall well-being in participants.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Arm 1: Intervention group → Pelvic floor + diaphragmatic breathing exercises
Participants will perform a combined program of pelvic floor muscle exercises and diaphragmatic breathing exercises. The exercises will be conducted according to the study protocol, with sessions scheduled regularly over the intervention period. Both physical and psychological outcomes will be assessed before and after the menstrual period.
Pelvic Floor + Breathing Exercises
Participants will perform both pelvic floor and diaphragmatic breathing exercises according to the study protocol. Assessments will focus on pain, quality of life, and psychological measures.
Arm 2: Control group: Diaphragmatic breathing exercises
Participants will perform only diaphragmatic breathing exercises according to the study protocol. Assessments of pain, menstrual symptoms, quality of life, sleep quality, and psychological measures will be conducted before and after the menstrual period.
Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises
Participants will perform only diaphragmatic breathing exercises. Assessments will be conducted in the same manner.
Interventions
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Pelvic Floor + Breathing Exercises
Participants will perform both pelvic floor and diaphragmatic breathing exercises according to the study protocol. Assessments will focus on pain, quality of life, and psychological measures.
Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises
Participants will perform only diaphragmatic breathing exercises. Assessments will be conducted in the same manner.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea (PD)
* Having regular menstrual cycles for the past 6 months
* Willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
* Irregular menstrual cycles (less than 21 days or more than 35 days)
* History of childbirth or previous pregnancy
* Currently pregnant
* Presence of any neurological, systemic, or psychiatric chronic disease
* Regular use of medications in the past 6 months
18 Years
FEMALE
No
Sponsors
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Istanbul Gelisim University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Irmak KARDEŞ
Graduate Student
Principal Investigators
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Irmak KARDEŞ
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Istanbul Gelişim University
Locations
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Istanbul Gelişim University
Istanbul, Avcılar, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Central Contacts
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References
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Dixon JS, Bird HA. Reproducibility along a 10 cm vertical visual analogue scale. Ann Rheum Dis. 1981 Feb;40(1):87-9. doi: 10.1136/ard.40.1.87.
Buysse DJ, Reynolds CF 3rd, Monk TH, Berman SR, Kupfer DJ. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: a new instrument for psychiatric practice and research. Psychiatry Res. 1989 May;28(2):193-213. doi: 10.1016/0165-1781(89)90047-4.
Brown TA, Chorpita BF, Korotitsch W, Barlow DH. Psychometric properties of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) in clinical samples. Behav Res Ther. 1997 Jan;35(1):79-89. doi: 10.1016/s0005-7967(96)00068-x.
ACOG Committee Opinion No. 760: Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis in the Adolescent. Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Dec;132(6):e249-e258. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000002978.
Other Identifiers
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IstanbulGelisimU-FTR-IK-01
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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