HIIT your period pain: new study tests exercise as a Drug-Free solution
NCT ID NCT07391930
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-week online high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program can reduce menstrual pain and improve quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Sixty women will be split into two groups: one gets an educational workshop plus the HIIT program, the other gets only the workshop. Participants will track their pain and experiences through weekly diaries, aiming to provide a non-drug option for managing period pain.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * nulliparous * primary dysmenorrhea * body mass index between 18 and 30 * menstrual pain \>5 according to the Numeric Pain Scale * exercise \>45 minutes/week * understand Spanish and can freely read and sign the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * amenorrhea or cycles \>35 days * secondary dysmenorrhea * pelvic or abdominal surgical intervention * use of hormonal drugs * diagnosed with fibromyalgia, muscoloskeletal injuries or medical comorbidities that prevent them from performing intense exercise * receiving physiotherapy for pelvic floor disorders * intense exercise \>75 minutes/week
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Locations
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Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Enfermeria y Fisioterapia
RECRUITINGAlcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28801, Spain
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