NCT07436507

Effects of a Combined Home-Based Exercise Program on Dual-Task Gait Performance, EEG Markers of Cognitive-Motor Control, and Pain in Females With Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 44 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Sharjah · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

What is this study about? Dysmenorrhea, commonly known as painful period, is a common gynecological symptom experienced by several women of reproductive age. This particular type of pain arises during the menstrual cycle, often negatively impacting the quality of life and ability to successfully carry out daily activities and academic or work performance. This is study will involve physiotherapy treatment in the form of a home-based exercise program for those experiencing dysmenorrhea. The purpose of this study is to determine how effective this exercise intervention is by assessing the pain score, menstrual symptoms, gait performance and cognitive-motor control.

Detailed description

What will I have to do if I take part? If you take part in the study, you will be asked to come to the University of Sharjah so we can get some measurements. You will be asked to fill a form with the basic information about you, including as name, age, occupation, height, weight and contact details. You will also be asked about your menstrual pain score on VAS pain scale and to complete a questionnaire about your menstrual symptoms and lifestyle (such as physical activity, sleep, diet etc.). The physiotherapist will then give you a demonstration of the exercises you need to do during this 8-week program. You will be required to follow a video recording of the exercises to complete 3 sessions each week, for about 30 minutes. Necessary follow-up will take place each week. You will be given an exercise diary to keep track of when you do these sessions and for how long. On completion of all sessions after 8 weeks, the assessment previously done will be repeated. Why have you been chosen? You have been chosen as we are including females, aged between 18 and 25, who experience dysmenorrhea. Possible risks of taking part? There are no risks from this study. All the information will be confidential and when the study is finished, they will be destroyed. Are there any possible benefits? There is expected benefit of the exercises on decreasing menstrual pain and symptoms. Do you have to take part in this study? No. Participation is completely voluntary. If you do not wish to consent, you can refuse. If you take part and change your mind later, you can withdraw from the study any time. Will my taking part in this study be kept confidential? All the information taken from you will remain confidential and only the results will be used in the data analysis with the supervisor without using your name or address so you will not be recognized. At the end of the study, all personal information will be destroyed. What will happen to the results of the research study? You will be notified about the study results once the study has been completed.

Conditions

• Dysmenorrhea Primary

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Home-exercise program	The participants will then be given a clear explanation of the exercises to be performed as part of the home-based exercise program. They will be provided with a demonstrations video that will guide each session. Each exercise session will last for 30 minutes, 3/week, for 8 weeks. Participants will perform 10 minutes of progressive muscle relaxation exercise, followed by 10 minutes of core exercises, and finally 10 mintes of stretching exercises. They will required to complete an exercise diary.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-04-06
• Primary completion: 2027-04-30
• Completion: 2027-05-31
• First posted: 2026-02-27
• Last updated: 2026-02-27