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To compare the effects of guided and self-led core exercises on female students with Primary dysmenorrhea.

Comparison of efficacy of supervised versus unsupervised core strengthening exercises on primary dysmenorrhea among female college students. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/081345
Enrollment
68
Registered
2025-02-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: N944- Primary dysmenorrhea

Interventions

Intervention1: Core strengthening Exercise : Cat & camel Plank Prone on elbow Curl-ups Pelvic bridging Exercise to be performed 4 times a week for 8 weeks Control Intervention1: Supervised VS Unsuper

Sponsors

Aaliya Akhtar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Nulliparous women aged over 18-30 years Diagnosed cases of Primary Dysmenorrhea Females having regular menstrual cycles (28 7) NPRS rating of 4 or higher in the last 6 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with Systemic diseases like (mental health, neurological conditions, gastrointestinal, urogynecological, autoimmune, or other chronic pain disorders) Individuals having a history of childbirth or pregnant females. Participants using intrauterine devices. Patients having a history of surgical procedures (pelvic Surgery). Females using the medication, including birth control pills or antipsychotics (antidepressants or antianxiety), for at least six months before the commencement of the study. Females with menstrual cycle duration less than twenty-one days or more than thirty-five days. Participants having a record of secondary dysmenorrhea Females using interventions (like electrotherapy) Individuals performing regular physical activity, and exercise

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain will be assessed by using Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) The severity of dysmenorrhea will be evaluated by Working ability, Location, Intensity, Days of Pain, Dysmenorrhea. (WaLIDD) scale.Timepoint: 8 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep Quality will be assessed by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Anxiety will be evaluated by Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A)Timepoint: 8 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Pragya Kumar

Department of Physiotherapy, Amity institute of health allied sciences

pkumar24@amity.edu9878529787

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026