Resistive Exercise and Stretching in Women With Dysmenorrhea
- Conditions
- Dysmenorrhea Primary
- Interventions
- Other: Resisted Exercise groupOther: Stretching Exercise group
- Registration Number
- NCT06500520
- Lead Sponsor
- Karabuk University
- Brief Summary
This study highlights the importance of exercise for young women with primary dysmenorrhea. Exercise can help relieve the symptoms of dysmenorrhea by increasing blood flow and promoting the release of endorphins. Additionally, exercise can improve the overall quality of life by reducing stress and anxiety. A comprehensive comparison of the effects of especially resistant exercises and stretching exercises on menstrual pain is based on limited findings in the literature. Therefore, this study aims to make a significant contribution to clinical practice by evaluating the effectiveness and feasibility of these exercise types.
- Detailed Description
Primary dysmenorrhea is a common condition that seriously affects women's quality of life, and alternative methods other than pharmacotherapy are often investigated. Exercise may play a potential role in reducing the symptoms of dysmenorrhea by increasing blood flow and promoting the release of endorphins. Additionally, exercise can improve the overall quality of life by reducing stress and anxiety. However, studies comparing the specific effects of resistance exercises and stretching exercises on dysmenorrhea are limited and do not provide clear guidance on this subject. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of these two types of exercise in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. The results of the research can guide healthcare professionals by providing information on which type of exercise may be more effective in clinical practice. The importance of exercise as a non-pharmacological treatment option is emphasized, and it is aimed at making a significant contribution to the wide acceptance and application of such treatments.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 54
- Having a score of 60 points or above on the menstrual symptoms scale
- Having a regular menstrual cycle (24-35 days)
- Not doing any exercise regularly
- Being between the ages of 18 and 25
- Nulliparity
- Being cooperative and oriented
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Having a medical history of chronic disease (cardiopulmonary, neurological, thyroid gland diseases)
- Having a history of regular exercise
- Engaging in regular sexual activity
- Having undergone gynecological surgical procedures
- Using hormonal contraceptive drugs or intrauterine devices
- Using a drug that causes dysmenorrhea
- Pelvic pathology, pelvic inflammatory diseases, endometriosis, etc. Having a disease that causes secondary dysmenorrhea
- Using antidepressant medication
- Having acute musculoskeletal system problems
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Resisted Exercise group Resisted Exercise group Participants underwent resistance training for 8 weeks, focusing on trunk, upper, and lower body segments with 10-12 reps per exercise at 30-65% intensity. Sessions lasted 50-60 minutes, 3 times weekly Stretching Exercise group Stretching Exercise group The participants were made to perform stretching exercises, selected by reviewing the literature, under supervision 3 days a week for 8 weeks, and they were asked not to do any other exercises during this intervention period.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index At baseline, on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days), and on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 2 (each cycle is 28 days). sleep quality was evaluated with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Health-Related Quality of Life Assessment (SF 36 Short Form) At baseline, on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days), and on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 2 (each cycle is 28 days). Quality of life was evaluated with the Health-Related Quality of Life Assessment (SF 36 Short Form)
Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Questionnaire At baseline, on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days), and on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 2 (each cycle is 28 days). functional and emotional status was evaluated with the Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Questionnaire
Visual Analog Scale At baseline, on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days), and on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 2 (each cycle is 28 days). Lower abdomen, leg and low back pain were evaluated with the Visual Analog Scale
Menstrual symptoms questionnaire At baseline, on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 28 days), and on the most painful 1 day of Cycle 2 (each cycle is 28 days). menstrual symptoms were evaluated with the Menstrual Symptoms Questionnaire
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Karabük University
🇹🇷Karabük, Turkey