Virtual pilates may soothe menstrual cramps, small study finds
NCT ID NCT07335926
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether doing Pilates online with a live instructor could help women with painful periods. Thirty-four women with primary dysmenorrhea took part in 16 supervised sessions over eight weeks. Researchers measured pain, other symptoms, and trunk muscle endurance to see if the program made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tele-Pilates exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug, at-home option to ease period pain and improve daily comfort for women with primary dysmenorrhea.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest and not replace standard pain relief.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atlas University
Istanbul, Kağıthane, 34413, Turkey (Türkiye)
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