Pilates or gym: which eases period pain best?
NCT ID NCT07669883
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether Pilates or gym exercises better relieve pain from primary dysmenorrhea (period pain) in young women aged 17-25. Fifty-two participants will do either Pilates or gym workouts three times a week for three months. Researchers will measure pain intensity, symptom severity, and quality of life to see which approach works best.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Pilates exercises and gym exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free exercise routine to reduce period pain and improve quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and exercise might not help all types of period pain.
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