NCT06317532

Effect of Functional Exercises on Pain and Quality of Life in Females With Primary Dysmenorrhea

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 58 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of the study will be to investigate the effect of functional exercises on pain and quality of life in females with primary dysmenorrhea.

Detailed description

Primary dysmenorrhea and menstrual pain are significant health, social and economic problems. It involves a broad spectrum of physical and emotional manifestations, with 50% to 91 % prevalence in young women. Women with primary dysmenorrhea report significantly lower quality of life because of bodily pain, general health condition, and physical and social functioning. It compromises the most common gynecological alternations and is the primary cause of women's academic and work absenteeism, which reduces the quality of life, daily activities, and economic situation due to decreased working hours. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are the first therapeutic line for primary dysmenorrhea; however, they might be accompanied by undesirable side effects, such as dyspepsia, headache, and drowsiness. So, there is a need for safe interventions with no side effects. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of functional exercises on pain and quality of life in females with primary dysmenorrhea.

Conditions

• Primary Dysmenorrhea

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Lifestyle modification advice	All female participants in groups A and B will be provided with lifestyle modification advice, including recommendations such as reducing caffeine intake, limiting salt consumption, decreasing animal fat consumption, quitting smoking, practicing relaxation techniques, applying heat when needed, considering the use of herbal agents, avoiding cold drinks and foods, and opting for loose, cotton clothing.
OTHER	Functional exercises	Each female in group (B) will perform the exercise program three times a week for eight weeks at the University Women's Health Unit Exercise protocols mainly consist of relaxation, strengthening, stretching, aerobic exercises, pelvic floor muscle strengthening exercises, yoga, and Pilates

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-03-20
• Primary completion: 2024-05-20
• Completion: 2024-05-20
• First posted: 2024-03-19
• Last updated: 2024-03-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt