A study on Effect of Aerobic Exercises, Relaxation Technique and Myofascial Release on sleep quality and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Symptoms among college students in Delhi NCR.

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Healthy Human Volunteers

• Registration Number: CTRI/2025/05/087670
• Lead Sponsor: Jahanvi Tuteja

Brief Summary

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition experienced by women ofreproductive age.

It is characterized by a range of behavioural, physical, andpsychological symptoms that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrualcycle, typically 7 to 10 days prior to the start of menstrual cycle and endswith the onset of the secretory phase, due to hormonal changes.

Premenstrual symptoms might cause several difficulties for women includingimpairment in physical functioning and psychological health.

This study aims toevaluate the impact of Aerobic exercises, Progressive Relaxation Therapy (PRT) andMyofascial Release (MFR) in improving sleep quality and managing PMS symptoms.

The findings couldcontribute to the development of evidence-based, non-pharmacological strategiesfor PMS management, ultimately enhancing overall well-being and academicsuccess.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-01-09
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 34

Inclusion Criteria

• 1)Female of age group between 18-25 years of age.
• 2)Experiencing premenstrual symptoms for at least 3 months.
• 3)A score of more than 27 on the PMS Scale.
• 4)Regular menstrual cycle for 12 months.

Exclusion Criteria

• 1.Irregular and infrequent menstrual cycle.
• 2.Individuals with chronic diseases (e.g., heart diseases, thyroid) 3.Individuals receiving hormone therapy.
• 4.Pregnant individuals.
• 5.Involved in athletic activity 6.Taking Pain relieving medication or any other continuous use of medication 7.Individuals with neurological or psychological disorders.
• 8.Individuals with urinary, genital, endocrinological diseases, gastrointestinal disorders any infectious disease.
• 9.Individuals who underwent hysterectomy surgery.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1)Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)	6 months
2)Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form	6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 South, DELHI, India

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy

🇮🇳South, DELHI, India

Dr Jyoti Kataria

Principal investigator

9654441104

Jyoti.kataria@bcip.ac.in