Mind over menstrual pain: imagining exercise may help
NCT ID NCT06674655
First seen May 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tested whether combining motor imagery (mentally practicing movements) with gentle exercise can reduce menstrual pain and improve coordination. Forty-eight women with moderate to severe period pain were split into three groups: one did motor imagery plus exercise, one did exercise only, and one received minimal advice. The goal was to see if adding mental imagery boosts pain relief and motor control beyond exercise alone.
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University of Valencia
Valencia, Valènica, 46010, Spain
What this could mean
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Active substance
motor imagery plus therapeutic exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to reduce menstrual pain and improve movement control.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the effect may be modest.
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