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Breathing technique may offer Drug-Free relief for menstrual cramps

NCT ID NCT07754305

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether an 8-week program of coordinated breathing and pelvic floor exercises can reduce pain and improve quality of life in university women aged 18-24 with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without underlying disease). Participants will either do the exercise program or receive standard care like TENS and heat therapy. The study measures pain severity and quality of life to see if this non-drug approach could be a helpful option.

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Active substance
Diaphragm-Pelvic Floor Synergy (DPFS) Training - a supervised 8-week exercise program combining breathing techniques and pelvic floor muscle coordination
What this could lead to
If effective, this drug-free exercise program could offer young women a way to reduce menstrual pain, cut down on painkillers, and improve daily life and school attendance.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The training requires commitment and may not work for everyone, and it's compared to standard care like heat therapy.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 64 people

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Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 24 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. University going girls aged 18-24 years. 2. Normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9 kg/m²) based on measured height and weight. 3. Primary dysmenorrhea: recurrent menstrual pain without pelvic pathology, present for ≥6 months, with pain intensity ≥4/10 on VAS. 4. Regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days). 5. From socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds (e.g., low parental education, low household income, government/public school enrolment - specify in protocol). 6. Currently enrolled in school/college. 7. Informed consent/assent obtained (with parental consent if \<18 years). 8. Willing to participate in intervention and data collection. Exclusion Criteria: 1. diagnosed pelvic pathologies (e.g., endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease). 2. Irregular menstrual cycles (\<21 days or \>35 days). 3. Current or recent use of hormonal contraceptives or hormonal therapy (within last 3 months). 4. History of pelvic/abdominal surgery. 5. Pregnancy or recent childbirth (within 6 months). 6. Any diagnosed musculoskeletal, neurological, or medical condition contraindicating exercise or acupressure. 7. Current participation in another clinical trial or structured exercise/physiotherapy program for dysmenorrhea. 8. Unwillingness to provide consent/assent or comply with study procedures

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Conditions

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dysmenorrhea primary dysmenorrhea

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Dysmenorrhea

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Prime Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad

    RECRUITING

    Islamabad, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan

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