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Effects of a Combined Home-Based Exercise Program on Menstrual Pain, Dual-Task Gait Performance, and EEG Markers of Cognitive-Motor Control in Females With Primary Dysmenorrhea
Sponsor: University of Sharjah
Summary
What is this study about? Dysmenorrhea, commonly known as painful period, is a common gynecological symptom experienced by several women of reproductive age. This particular type of pain arises during the menstrual cycle, often negatively impacting the quality of life and ability to successfully carry out daily activities and academic or work performance. This is study will involve physiotherapy treatment in the form of a home-based exercise program for those experiencing dysmenorrhea. The purpose of this study is to determine how effective this exercise intervention is by assessing the pain score, menstrual symptoms, gait performance and cognitive-motor control.
Official title: Effects of a Combined Home-Based Exercise Program on Menstrual Pain, Dual-Task Gait Performance, and Neurophysiological Outcomes in Primary Dysmenorrhoea: A Randomised Controlled Trial Protocol
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
86
Start Date
2026-07-06
Completion Date
2027-05-31
Last Updated
2026-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Home-exercise program
The participants will then be given a clear explanation of the exercises to be performed as part of the home-based exercise program. They will be provided with a demonstrations video that will guide each session. Each exercise session will last for 30 minutes, 3/week, for 8 weeks. Participants will perform 10 minutes of progressive muscle relaxation exercise, followed by 10 minutes of core exercises, and finally 10 mintes of stretching exercises. They will required to complete an exercise diary. Exercise progressions will be applied across weeks 3-4 and again at weeks 5-6 and 7-8 (e.g., increased hold durations, repetitions, and resistance band progression for core exercises).