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Effect of Primary Dysmenorrhea on Abdominal and Back Muscles Activity in Young Adult Females
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-08-05
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1
Research Sites
4 weeks
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how primary dysmenorrhea (PD), a common condition causing painful menstrual cramps, affects the activity of abdominal and back muscles in young adult females aged 18 to 25 years. PD is linked to reduced muscle strength and stability, leading to pain and higher injury risk during daily activities. This study aims to better understand muscle activity changes across different PD severities to guide prevention and treatment strategies. Participants will be grouped by PD severity based on the WaLLID scale into mild, moderate, and severe categories. Muscle activity will be assessed using electromyography (EMG) by placing electrodes on the rectus abdominis and erector spinae muscles. Tests include slow curl-ups and upper body lifts held for 10 seconds each, repeated three times with rest periods. The study is observational and focuses on evaluating muscle function without administering treatments. During the 3-month study, participants will undergo muscle activity assessments to measure rectus abdominis and erector spinae function. Researchers will analyze these measurements to understand the muscle activity patterns related to PD severity. The study also collects clinical data and questionnaires about menstrual pain. The outcome will help physical therapists design tailored programs to improve muscle support and reduce injury risk in females with PD.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Primary Dysmenorrhea on Muscle Activity in Young Adult Females
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female individuals clinically diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea, confirmed by a gynecologist.
- Age between 18 and 25 years.
- Body mass index (BMI) between 20 and 25 kg/m2.
- Onset of menstrual pain 6 to 24 months after menarche.
- Regular menstrual cycle lasting 28 �b1� 7 days with no intermittent bleeding.
- PD symptoms classified by WaLLID scale into mild (1-4), moderate (5-7), or severe (8-12).
- All participants are virgins.
You will not qualify if you...
- Irregular menstrual cycles.
- Use of antidepressant or steroid medications.
- Diagnosis of secondary dysmenorrhea.
- Musculoskeletal problems in the abdominal, pelvic, or spine regions.
- Surgical history involving abdominal, pelvic, or spine areas within the past year.
- Any psychiatric or gynecological disorders.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Single assessment session
Participants undergo EMG assessments to record maximum muscle activity from the rectus abdominis and erector spinae muscles during specific muscle contractions.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 3 months
Participants' muscle activity and dysmenorrhea symptoms are observed over a 3-month period to understand muscle function variations across different severities of primary dysmenorrhea.
Follow-up visits as scheduled over 3 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Misr University for Science and Technology
Giza, Egypt
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Research Team
M
Mahenour Esmail Shendy, Bachelor of Physical Therapy
A
Abdelrahman Salah Sawan, Bachelor of Physical Therapy
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
3
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