NCT06339918

Combined Effects of Kegel Exercises and 4-7-8 Breathing Technique in Primary Dysmenorrhea

Combined Effects of Kegel Exercises and 4-7-8 Breathing Technique on Pain Intensity, Symptom Severity and Functional Activity in Primary Dysmenorrhea

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 28 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 14 Years – 26 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

A randomized clinical trial will be conducted at Riphah International University QIE Campus in Lahore, using non-probability convenience sampling with 28 participants. Criteria include women aged 14-26, nulliparous, experiencing primary dysmenorrhea, with normal menstrual cycles and the ability to exercise independently. Group A will receive kegel exercises and 4-7-8 breathing techniques over 8 weeks, while Group B will only receive the breathing technique. Assessments will be done on menstrual cycle days, with follow-ups at weeks 4 and 8 using specific scales. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 27.

Detailed description

This study will be a randomized clinical trial. Riphah International University QIE Campus in Lahore will serve as the site of data collecting and intervention services. Non-probability convenience sampling will be the method of sampling. The study's sample size will be 28 participants. Inclusion criteria for this study will be: women between ages 14-26 years, nulliparous women, with a score greater than 4 in WALIDD primary dysmenorrhea intensity scales, history of normal menstrual cycles that lasts 3-7 days and ranged from 21- 35 days, ability to perform exercises independently. Group A will be given kegel exercises as well as 4-7-8 breathing techniques for a total of 8 weeks with 4 sessions per week. Whereas, group B will be given the 4-7-8 breathing technique only. Initial assessment will be taken on the 3rd day of menstrual period. Follow-up assessment will be taken after week 4 post interventions and final assessment will be done after week 8 post intervention. WaLIDD primary dysmenorrhea intensity scale, Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PESQ), and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) will be the data collecting instruments.

Conditions

• Primary Dysmenorrhea

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	KegelExercise	Kegel exercises (also called pelvic floor exercises)will be used to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles it will involve repeatedly contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor.
OTHER	4-7-8 breathing technique	This can be performed in the following way: Participants taking part should locate a comfy spot to sit. Inhale to the count of 4. Hold their breath for 7 counts. To the count of 8, release air via their mouth.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-04-01
• Primary completion: 2024-09-20
• Completion: 2024-10-05
• First posted: 2024-04-01
• Last updated: 2024-11-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan