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Intervention in Executive Functions and Emotional Self-Regulation in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea
Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Baja California
Summary
Primary dysmenorrhea is one of the most common gynecological conditions during adolescence and is associated not only with recurrent menstrual pain, but also with emotional disturbances and difficulties in behavioral regulation. Various studies have indicated that hot executive functions-linked to emotional processing, decision-making in affective contexts, and impulse control-play a relevant role in the experience of and coping with pain. The present project aims to design and evaluate the effectiveness of a structured psychological intervention focused on strengthening hot executive functions and emotional self-regulation in adolescents with primary dysmenorrhea. A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-intervention assessment is proposed, using validated instruments to measure pain intensity, coping strategies, and executive-emotional performance. The intervention is expected to contribute to a reduction in perceived pain and to improvements in emotional regulation strategies, promoting more adaptive coping. This study seeks to provide empirical evidence on brief psychological interventions aimed at the comprehensive management of menstrual pain in adolescent populations.
Official title: Evaluación de Una intervención psicológica Sobre Funciones Ejecutivas cálidas y autorregulación Emocional en Adolescentes Con Dismenorrea Primaria
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
15 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
35
Start Date
2026-08-30
Completion Date
2028-03-30
Last Updated
2026-05-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cognitive restructuring techniques and psychoeducation to improve coping strategies for menstrual pain.
The intervention arm will receive a program based on cognitive restructuring techniques. The intervention will be aimed at identifying, questioning, and modifying negative automatic thoughts and cognitive distortions that influence participants' emotions and behaviors. During the sessions, strategies characteristic of the cognitive-behavioral approach will be used, such as thought monitoring/recording, identification of dysfunctional beliefs, analysis of evidence supporting and contradicting those thoughts, and the generation of more adaptive alternative interpretations. Activities will be carried out through guided exercises, discussion of examples, and structured practice designed to help participants apply these techniques to everyday life situations.
Locations (1)
Universidad Autonoma de Baja California
Mexicali, Estado de Baja California, Mexico