Breathing and pelvic floor exercises may offer Drug-Free period pain relief
NCT ID NCT07263516
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding pelvic floor muscle exercises to deep breathing can help reduce pain during periods in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Forty women will be split into two groups: one doing both exercises, the other only deep breathing. Researchers will measure pain, other period symptoms, quality of life, and mood before and after the program.
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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 40 people
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- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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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 25 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea (PD) * Having regular menstrual cycles for the past 6 months * Willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of secondary dysmenorrhea * Irregular menstrual cycles (less than 21 days or more than 35 days) * History of childbirth or previous pregnancy * Currently pregnant * Presence of any neurological, systemic, or psychiatric chronic disease * Regular use of medications in the past 6 months
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Locations
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Istanbul Gelişim University
Istanbul, Avcılar, 34310, Turkey (Türkiye)
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