Virtual pilates may soothe menstrual cramps, small study finds
NCT ID NCT07335926
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether doing Pilates online with a live instructor could help women with painful periods. Thirty-four women with primary dysmenorrhea took part in 16 supervised sessions over eight weeks. Researchers measured pain, other symptoms, and trunk muscle endurance to see if the program made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tele-Pilates exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug, at-home option to ease period pain and improve daily comfort for women with primary dysmenorrhea.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest and not replace standard pain relief.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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34 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-35 years * Regular menstrual cycles (28±7 days) * VAS ≥5 for menstrual pain * Diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea Exclusion Criteria: * Secondary dysmenorrhea (e.g., endometriosis, fibroids) * Pregnancy or use of intrauterine devices * Significant comorbidities (e.g., spondylolisthesis)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atlas University
Istanbul, Kağıthane, 34413, Turkey (Türkiye)
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