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Exercise at home may be the new painkiller for period cramps

NCT ID NCT07436507

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Sharjah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week home exercise program can reduce pain and improve walking and brain function in young women with painful periods. Eighty-six single women aged 18-25 with moderate to severe period pain will do 30-minute sessions three times a week, including relaxation, core, and stretching exercises. The goal is to see if this drug-free approach can help manage symptoms and boost quality of life.

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Active substance
home-based exercise program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage period pain and improve daily life for many women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 86 participants. The exercises may not work for everyone, and results depend on people sticking to the program at home.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 86 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2027

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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: * single * 18-25 years * meet the diagnostic criteria for PD as outlined in the Primary Dysmenorrhea Consensus Guidelines - first onset of menstrual pain 6-24 months after menarche, pain lasting 8-72h in a cycle, and the most severe pain on the 1st or 2nd day of menstruation * having a regular menstrual cycle (28 ± 7 days) * menstrual pain intensity ≥4 cm on VAS in the previous 6 months * absence of any known medical condition Exclusion Criteria: * history of pelvic surgery * history and/or findings of secondary dysmenorrhea * history of mental or physical diseases * history of joint, motion, muscle, or bone diseases which reduce the abilities to exercise * being a professional athlete * taking analgesic or non-pharmacological agents other than NSAID for menstrual pain * used an intrauterine device or oral contraceptive pill * metal implants, including pacemaker * history of non-normal brain activity, including seizures

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Conditions

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primary dysmenorrhea

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Dysmenorrhea primary

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