Comparison Between Pilates Exercises and Aerobic Exercises in Primary Dysmenorrhea
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 32
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- menstrual pain severity
研究概览
简要总结
Comparison between Pilates exercises and aerobic exercises in primary dysmenorrhea
详细描述
Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological condition among young women and is characterized by painful menstrual cramps that may interfere with daily activities and quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions, particularly therapeutic exercises, have been recommended as safe and effective approaches for managing menstrual pain. Among these interventions, Pilates exercises and aerobic exercises are widely used; however, comparative evidence regarding their relative effectiveness remains limited.
This study is designed as a comparative interventional trial to evaluate and compare the effects of Pilates exercises versus aerobic exercises on pain severity and quality of life in females with primary dysmenorrhea. Eligible participants will be allocated into two intervention groups.
Participants in Group A will undergo a structured Pilates exercise program conducted three sessions per week for eight weeks. Each session will include controlled movements focusing on core stability, flexibility, breathing control, and muscle strengthening, with a total session duration of approximately 30 minutes.
Participants in Group B will receive a supervised aerobic exercise program performed three sessions per week for eight weeks. The aerobic sessions will consist of rhythmic and continuous movements designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, with each session lasting approximately 40 minutes.
Both interventions will be delivered under standardized conditions, and participants will be instructed to maintain their usual daily activities throughout the study period. Assessments will be conducted before the start of the intervention and after completion of the eight-week exercise program to evaluate changes in menstrual pain severity and quality of life.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
盲法说明
Participants and instructors are not blinded.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Females with Primary dysmenorrhea
- Age between 18 to 25 years
- Having regular menstrual cycle of 28 - 35 days
- Individual with BMI 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
- Acute or chronic pelvic pathology
- Subjects having any history of regular exercises 3days/week [daily average 30-45 min]
- Attending physical activity like swimming, running or fitness center
- Who cannot perform exercise
- Not willing to participate
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 25 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Females diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea
- •Age between 18 and 25 years
- •Regular menstrual cycle (28-35 days)
- •Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m²
排除标准
- •Presence of any acute or chronic pelvic pathology
- •History of regular exercise participation (≥3 days per week, average 30-45 minutes per day)
- •Participation in structured physical activities such as swimming, running, or fitness center training
- •Inability to perform exercise
- •Unwillingness to participate in the study
研究组 & 干预措施
Pilates exercises
Patients will receive Pilates exercise, the exercise program was repeated 3 times 8 weeks 30 minute for each leg in session. Focused on core strengthening, flexibility, and breathing exercises to alleviate menstrual pain."
干预措施: Pilates exercises (Behavioral)
Aerobic exercises
Patients will receive aerobic exercise, the exercise program was repeated 3 times 8 weeks 40minute for each session. Including walk-ing and treadmill
干预措施: Aerobic exercises (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
menstrual pain severity
时间窗: 8 week
Pain intensity will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) atbaseline and after 8 weeks of Pilates or aerobic exercises.low score zero pain and high score 10 worst pain imaginable
次要结局
- Change quality of life(8weeks)
研究者
Rana Salem Abdelghany Ali
Principal Investigator
Kafrelsheikh University