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Online Pain Neuroscience Education for Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea
Sponsor: Cardenal Herrera University
Summary
Primary dysmenorrhea is a highly prevalent condition characterized by recurrent menstrual pain in the absence of identifiable pelvic pathology. It affects up to 95% of menstruating women and often interferes with quality of life. Pain neuroscience education (PNE) has shown positive effects in musculoskeletal conditions but has not yet been studied in women with primary dysmenorrhea. This study aims to evaluate the effect of an online PNE intervention combined with lifestyle recommendations, compared to lifestyle recommendations alone
Official title: Efficacy of an Online Pain Neuroscience Education Intervention in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
82
Start Date
2025-09-01
Completion Date
2026-02-28
Last Updated
2025-11-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
PNE online + lifestyle recommendations.
Four-week online educational program with audiovisual modules on the neurobiology and biopsychosocial aspects of pain, adapted to women with primary dysmenorrhea. In addition, participants receive usual lifestyle recommendations, including general advice on healthy habits and self-management strategies commonly provided in clinical practice.
Lifestyle recommendations
Participants in this arm will receive online lifestyle recommendations for four weeks, including general advice on healthy habits and self-management strategies commonly provided in clinical practice for women with primary dysmenorrhea.
Locations (1)
Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera
Valencia, Valencia-valència, Spain