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Evaluation of Pain and Physical Fitness in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Led by Bezmialem Vakif University · Updated on 2024-10-01
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Primary dysmenorrhea is a condition causing cramp-like pain in the lower abdomen before or during menstruation, affecting daily life and work activities. This research investigates pain and physical fitness factors, including balance, muscle strength, and core stability, in women with primary dysmenorrhea compared to those without significant menstrual pain. The study focuses on how these factors differ during menstruation and on non-menstrual days. The study involves two groups: women with primary dysmenorrhea who experience moderate to severe pain and women without painful cramps or with mild pain during menstruation. Researchers will assess parameters related to pain, balance, muscle strength, and core stability over two weeks. Additional outcomes include flexibility, menstrual symptoms, and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Participants will undergo evaluations during their menstrual cycle and on a non-menstrual day. Assessments include pain measurement, core stability tests, and muscle strength and balance evaluations. The study aims to understand the impact of primary dysmenorrhea on physical fitness and psychological symptoms. Participation is expected to last about two weeks with monitoring of various physical and emotional health measures.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Pain and Physical Fitness in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Between the ages of 18-25
- Body mass index of 18-25 kg/m2
- Having a regular menstrual cycle (28�b17 days)
- For the PD Group; pain level >5 according to VAS during menstruation
- For the Control Group; having a VAS score of 5 or less
You will not qualify if you...
- Having given birth before
- Using an intrauterine device
- Having a health problem that causes chronic pain
- Having a diagnosis of neurological, orthopedic, vestibular, rheumatological disorder
- Being diagnosed with a gynecological or pelvic disorder such as endometriosis, ovarian cyst
- Having a history of abdominal or gynecological surgery within the last year
- Being on oral contraceptive use/hormonal therapy or antidepressant treatment
- Having used painkillers 12 hours before the evaluation
- Participating in a regular exercise program
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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 - 2 weeks
Participants undergo assessments of pain and physical fitness parameters such as balance, muscle strength, and core stabilization during menstruation and on a non-menstrual day.
2 visits (in-person) during menstrual and non-menstrual days
Duration - 2 weeks
Participants are observed for changes in menstrual symptoms and psychological factors such as depression, anxiety, and stress.
Assessments occur alongside diagnostic evaluations
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
K
Kubra Alpay, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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