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Effect of Exercises on Pain and Discomfort During Periods in adult female students

Effectiveness of Core Stabilization and Breathing Exercise on Pain and Menstrual Distress in Adult Female Students with Primary Dysmenorrhea - NIL

Status
Unknown
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/090722
Enrollment
40
Registered
2025-07-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: N944- Primary dysmenorrhea

Interventions

Intervention1: Core Stabilization and Breathing exercise: Core Stabilization exercise: abdominal drawing in maneuver, pelvic tilt, bird dog, front plank, dead bug, bridge
(3 set, 10 repetition
3 session per week, 30-40 minute per session). Breathing exercise: Deep breathing, slow placed breathing
5 session per week, 10-15 minute per session). Home advice: Use hot water bag during menstruation. Control Intervention1: Usual traditional care (No active intervention): They will not receive spec

Sponsors

Dr Ehsanur Rahman
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Regular menstrual cycle( 21- 35) days. Diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea. Pain score at VAS scale more than 3. Those who are not married. Those who agree to avoid taking any pain relieving medication for menstrual discomfort throughout the study duration. Willingness to participate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Secondary Dysmenorrhea Pelvic surgery. Hormonal therapy. Physically active (those who engaged in regular physical exercise)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain is measured by VAS scale. Menstrual Distress measured using MEDI-Q questionnaire Timepoint: Baseline at 1-2 days after completion of current menstruation. Post intervention: just before onset of the next menstruation.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep quality measured by using Pittsburgh sleep quality index. Timepoint: Baseline at 1-2 days after completion of current menstruation. Post intervention: just before onset of the next menstruation.

Countries

Bangladesh

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sharmila Jahan

Jashore University of Science and Technology

Sh.jahan@just.edu.bd8801717362485

Outcome results

None listed

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