Can simple exercises or relaxation ease painful periods? new study investigates.
NCT ID NCT07628452
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether aerobic exercise or a relaxation method (Jacobson's technique) works better for reducing pain, tiredness, and improving daily life in young women with painful periods. About 58 women aged 17-24 with mild period pain will be randomly placed into one of two groups. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to manage period symptoms.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 58 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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17 to 24 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pain on numeric rating pain scale, * Menarche range 12-16, * BMI less than 30, * Having a regular menstrual cycle (28-32) days, * Normal bleeding days (3 to 1) and diagnosed with mild PD according to WaLiDD score Exclusion Criteria: * Athletes, * married women with gynaecological abnormalities were excluded, * Medical treatment during the study (e.g., oral contraceptives, antidepressants) * Recent musculoskeletal trauma or surgery, or chronic musculoskeletal disorders * affecting pain perception (e.g., fibromyalgia, pelvic floor dysfunction) * secondary dysmenorrhea-related conditions (e.g., endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts), * consumption of painkillers * No mental or physical diseases, which reduce the abilities to exercise
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Locations
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Superior college for women and Polytechnic institute
RECRUITINGOkāra, Punjab Province, 52513, Pakistan
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