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Drug-Free period pain relief? study tests exercise and brain training

NCT ID NCT07196150

Symptom relief Sponsor: Muge Dereli Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares three approaches to reduce menstrual pain in women aged 18-25 with primary dysmenorrhea: exercise alone, exercise plus motor imagery (mentally practicing movements), and exercise plus pain neuroscience education. Over 8 weeks, 51 participants will attend supervised sessions and report pain levels. The goal is to find which combination works best for pain and overall well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise, motor imagery training, and pain neuroscience education
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer drug-free ways to manage period pain and improve daily life for many women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 51 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and benefits may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

67 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female, aged 18-25 years * Gynecological examination and ultrasound confirming absence of pelvic pathology * History of primary dysmenorrhea for at least 6 months, with pain intensity ≥4 on the Numeric Rating Scale (0-10) during the first 3 days of menstruation * Regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days) * Nulliparous (no history of pregnancy or childbirth) * No systemic, metabolic, rheumatologic, or lumbar pathology * Willingness to participate in the 8-week intervention program and attend follow-up assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of secondary dysmenorrhea (e.g., endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts) * Current pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period * History of pelvic or abdominal surgery * History of sexually transmitted diseases * Current use of antidepressants, anxiolytics, or hormonal therapy (e.g., oral contraceptives, intrauterine device) * Known neurological, psychiatric, or systemic musculoskeletal disorders * Cognitive impairment or attention deficit that may interfere with participation * Participation in regular exercise in the last 6 months * Use of alternative therapies for dysmenorrhea (e.g., acupuncture, massage)

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Conditions

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Dysmenorrhea Motor Activity primary dysmenorrhea

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Primary dysmenorrhea

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aydın Adnan Menderes University

    Aydin, Efeler, Turkey (Türkiye)

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