Drug-Free period pain relief? study tests exercise and brain training

NCT ID NCT07196150

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Muge Dereli Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares three approaches to reduce menstrual pain in women aged 18-25 with primary dysmenorrhea: exercise alone, exercise plus motor imagery (mentally practicing movements), and exercise plus pain neuroscience education. Over 8 weeks, 51 participants will attend supervised sessions and report pain levels. The goal is to find which combination works best for pain and overall well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance: exercise, motor imagery training, and pain neuroscience education
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer drug-free ways to manage period pain and improve daily life for many women.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 51 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dysmenorrhea Motor Activity primary dysmenorrhea

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aydın Adnan Menderes University

Aydin, Efeler, Turkey (Türkiye)

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