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Pilates put to the test for menstrual cramps

NCT ID NCT06774521

Symptom relief Sponsor: Uskudar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises can reduce pain and other symptoms of dysmenorrhea (period pain). Fifty-six women with menstrual pain were assigned to either mat Pilates, reformer Pilates, or a control group. Researchers measured changes in pain, fatigue, sleep quality, and menstrual symptoms using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pilates exercises (mat and reformer)
What this could lead to
If effective, Pilates could offer a non-drug way to ease period pain and related symptoms like fatigue and poor sleep.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 56 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and exercise may not help all types of period pain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

56 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female individuals between the ages of 18-50 * Those with a menstrual period of 3-9 days * Having menstrual pain complaints in most of their menstrual cycles * Cooperating in completing the assessment scales Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of abdominal surgery * Having an active infection * Having knee pain -. Using medication * Participants with any pathology that prevents exercise will not be included in the study

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Conditions

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dysmenorrhea

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Dysmenorrhea

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fizyorapt

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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