Status:
RECRUITING
Exercise, Motor Imagery, and Pain Neuroscience Education for Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Trial
Lead Sponsor:
Muge Dereli
Conditions:
Primary Dysmenorrhea
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether exercise, motor imagery training, and pain neuroscience education can help reduce menstrual pain and improve well-being in young women with prima...
Detailed Description
Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological condition characterized by menstrual pain without underlying pathology. It negatively impacts quality of life and may affect cognitive functions such as ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Female, aged 18-25 years
- Gynecological examination and ultrasound confirming absence of pelvic pathology
- History of primary dysmenorrhea for at least 6 months, with pain intensity ≥4 on the Numeric Rating Scale (0-10) during the first 3 days of menstruation
- Regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days)
- Nulliparous (no history of pregnancy or childbirth)
- No systemic, metabolic, rheumatologic, or lumbar pathology
- Willingness to participate in the 8-week intervention program and attend follow-up assessments
Exclusion
- Diagnosis of secondary dysmenorrhea (e.g., endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts)
- Current pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period
- History of pelvic or abdominal surgery
- History of sexually transmitted diseases
- Current use of antidepressants, anxiolytics, or hormonal therapy (e.g., oral contraceptives, intrauterine device)
- Known neurological, psychiatric, or systemic musculoskeletal disorders
- Cognitive impairment or attention deficit that may interfere with participation
- Participation in regular exercise in the last 6 months
- Use of alternative therapies for dysmenorrhea (e.g., acupuncture, massage)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 25 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
51 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07196150
Start Date
February 25 2025
End Date
September 1 2026
Last Update
September 29 2025
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Aydın Adnan Menderes University
Aydin, Efeler, Turkey (Türkiye)