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Exercise as medicine? a new trial tests a Drug-Free fix for period pain

NCT ID NCT07760376

Symptom relief Sponsor: Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture Multan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a 12-week structured physiotherapy program—including stretching, aerobic jogging, Kegel exercises, and relaxation—can reduce the severity of period pain in 360 female physical therapy students with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants are randomly assigned to either the physiotherapy program plus conventional care or conventional care alone. The study measures changes in pain intensity over three menstrual cycles and assesses quality of life using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach can offer a practical, effective way to manage period pain and improve well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A structured physiotherapy program combining stretching, aerobic jogging, Kegel exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation, delivered three times per week for 12 weeks.
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a drug-free way to reduce period pain and improve daily functioning for many young women.
What could go wrong
The trial is limited to a specific group of students, and results may not apply to all women. Also, the program requires regular attendance and effort, which may not suit everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

360 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria were: regularly menstruating female DPT students aged 18-30 years; self-reported and clinically confirmed primary dysmenorrhea (pain commencing within 1-2 days of menstrual onset with no identifiable pelvic pathology); history of primary dysmenorrhea for at least the past four cycles with pain intensity ≥4 on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Females who had sedentary lifestyle (engaging in \<25 minutes of physical activity thrice weekly) and showed willingness to provide informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Students with irregular menstrual cycles or secondary dysmenorrhea or diagnosed conditions such as endometriosis, amenorrhea, or other gynecological disorders; use of medications that could influence menstrual pain or cycle regularity, neuromuscular or chronic degenerative diseases; physical limitations impeding exercise participation; pregnancy or postpartum status during the study period. Not wanted to take part in the research.

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Conditions

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primary dysmenorrhea

As listed by the trial registrant

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Primary dysmenorrhea (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Muhammad Institute of Medical and Allied Sciences Multan

    Multan Khurd, 66000, Pakistan

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