Back exercises may soothe menstrual cramps, study finds
NCT ID NCT07563426
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether spinal stabilization exercises could help women with painful periods. Fifty women aged 18-30 with regular cycles and no childbirth history were split into two groups: one did the exercises, the other did not. Researchers measured pain, symptoms, and daily function before and after the program. The goal was to see if exercise could be a drug-free way to manage period discomfort.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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 30 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Being between 18 and 30 years of age 2. Having no history of childbirth 3. Being cooperative and oriented 4. Having a regular menstrual cycle (28 ± 7 days) 5. Scoring \>1 on the WaLIDD scale 6. Reporting a menstrual pain score greater than 4 out of 10 on the Visual 7)Analog Scale (VAS) 8)Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Using hormonal contraceptive medications or an intrauterine device (IUD) 2. Having any mental, cardiovascular, pulmonary, or orthopedic condition that could limit exercise participation 3. Being pregnant
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Izmir Katip Celebi University
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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