Breathing + core workouts: a new weapon against cramps?

NCT ID NCT07753408

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether combining breathing exercises with core stabilization exercises relieves menstrual pain better than core exercises alone. It enrolls 48 women aged 18–25 with primary dysmenorrhea, who will attend supervised sessions three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers will measure pain intensity, psychological distress, and quality of life before and after the program to see if the combined approach offers extra benefits.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Breathing exercises combined with core stabilization exercises
What this could lead to: If effective, this drug-free exercise combo could offer a simple, accessible way to reduce period pain and improve well-being in young women.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Benefits over core exercises alone are uncertain, and exercise may not ease severe pain for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

primary dysmenorrhea

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

The University of Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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