Evaluation of the Effect of a Structured Yoga Exercise Program on Pain, Menstrual Symptoms, and Quality of Life in Young Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Pain intensity (VAS)
研究概览
简要总结
Abstract
Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological condition affecting women of reproductive age and negatively impacting quality of life. It is characterized by cramping pain in the lower abdomen that may radiate to the lower back and thighs, leading to decreased daily functioning, academic performance, and psychological well-being. In addition to pharmacological treatments, complementary approaches are increasingly used in the management of dysmenorrhea. Yoga, a mind-body exercise that combines physical movement with mental focus, has been suggested as an effective method for reducing stress and pain associated with dysmenorrhea.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of awareness about dysmenorrhea in young women with primary dysmenorrhea and to investigate the effects of a yoga program on pain, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes following an educational session provided to all participants. Pain severity, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes will be assessed using validated questionnaires and scales, including the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), awareness questionnaire, functional and emotional dysmenorrhea scale, Menstrual Attitude Scale, and quality of life questionnaire.
This study aims to determine whether yoga exercises reduce dysmenorrhea symptoms and improve quality of life in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. Additionally, the study is expected to increase awareness about dysmenorrhea and provide evidence for the effectiveness of yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention.
详细描述
This study aims to evaluate the effects of yoga exercise on dysmenorrhea symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. Additionally, the study aims to examine the effects of yoga exercises on participants' quality of life. Although dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent among young women, the use of non-pharmacological approaches for its management is considered limited. Therefore, a structured yoga exercise program will be applied to the participants in this study.
Pain intensity, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes of the participants will be evaluated. During the data collection process, Personal Information Form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale, Menstrual Attitude Scale, and quality of life questionnaire will be used. Assessments will be performed before and after the exercise program.
This study aims to determine whether a yoga exercise program is effective in reducing pain and improving quality of life in young women with primary dysmenorrhea.
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
- Double (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
Outcome assessors were blinded to group allocation. The therapeutic yoga intervention was delivered by a separate researcher, and the person responsible for statistical analysis was blinded to group allocation during data analysis. Due to the nature of the intervention, participants and the yoga instructor could not be blinded.
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
- •Healthy young women with primary dysmenorrhea
- •Aged between 18-25 years
- •Having a regular menstrual cycle (30-35 days)
- •Menstrual bleeding duration of 3-10 days
排除标准
- •Having secondary dysmenorrhea
- •Participation in regular physical activity or other exercise programs
- •Use of medication
- •Diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome
- •Having bleeding disorders
- •Positive pregnancy test
- •Being in the breastfeeding period
- •Primary dysmenorrhea attributed to medical disorders or other causes
- •Participants who miss three consecutive sessions or four alternating sessions during the study will be excluded from the research
结局指标
主要结局
Pain intensity (VAS)
时间窗: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess menstrual pain intensity. Participants rated their pain on a 10-cm horizontal line ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Higher scores indicate greater pain severity.
次要结局
- Secondary Outcome Measure: Participant Experiences(after 8 weeks of intervention)
- Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale(baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention)
- Health-Related Quality of Life(Baseline and Week 8)
- Menstrual Attitudes(Baseline and Week 8)
研究者
Aysegul Atli
Lecturer, PhD
Ankara University