Pilates put to the test for menstrual cramps
NCT ID NCT06774521
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether Pilates exercises can reduce pain and other symptoms of dysmenorrhea (period pain). Fifty-six women with menstrual pain were assigned to either mat Pilates, reformer Pilates, or a control group. Researchers measured changes in pain, fatigue, sleep quality, and menstrual symptoms using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Pilates exercises (mat and reformer)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, Pilates could offer a non-drug way to ease period pain and related symptoms like fatigue and poor sleep.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 56 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and exercise may not help all types of period pain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fizyorapt
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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