Effect of Pilates Exercises and TENS Acupuncture in Primary Dysmenorrhea Among Female Students At KAU

Early Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Dysmenorrhea Primary
• Interventions: Device: Pilates exercises and TENS Acupuncture; Drug: ibuprofen 400 mg

• Registration Number: NCT06808529
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

This study was done to determine the effect of Pilates exercises and TENS acupuncture in primary dysmenorrhea among female students at King Abdulaziz University (KAU).

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-01-30
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-30
• Study Completion: 2024-09-30
• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Study First Submitted: 2025-01-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-01-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-01-30
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-05
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Participants suffering from primary dysmenorrhea.
• Their age ranged between 18-24 years
• Their BMI less than 30 kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria

• Gynecological disorders (secondary dysmenorrhea)
• Married females,
• Low back pain due to any other pathology
• Chronic diseases (diabetes, high blood pressure)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Study group	Pilates exercises and TENS Acupuncture	Pilates exercises and TENS Acupuncture
Control group	ibuprofen 400 mg	Conservative treatment

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analogue scale	2 months	Visual Analogue scale for assessing pain level, a score ranging from 0 to 100 mm.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Verbal multidimensional scoring system of dysmenorrhea	2 months	* Grade 0: The menstrual cycle causes no pain and has no effect on day-to-day activities.; * Grade 1: Although uncomfortable menstruation never gets in the way of a woman's regular activities, and analgesics are rarely needed.; * Grade 2 : daily activities are disrupted and analgesics have a poor effect .; * Grade 3: Activity is obviously impeded, analgesics have a poor effect and symptoms such as headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea is present

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

king Abdulaziz university; 🇸🇦 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia