Mind over menstrual pain: imagining exercise may help

NCT ID NCT06674655

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether combining motor imagery (mentally practicing movements) with gentle exercise can reduce menstrual pain and improve coordination. Forty-eight women with moderate to severe period pain were split into three groups: one did motor imagery plus exercise, one did exercise only, and one received minimal advice. The goal was to see if adding mental imagery boosts pain relief and motor control beyond exercise alone.

What this could mean

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Active substance: motor imagery plus therapeutic exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to reduce menstrual pain and improve movement control.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the effect may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dysmenorrhea

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MOTOR IMAGERY TRAINING

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Valencia

Valencia, Valènica, 46010, Spain

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