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Combined Effects of Kegel Exercises and 4-7-8 Breathing Technique in Primary Dysmenorrhea

NCT06339918 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 28

Last updated 2024-11-20

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Summary

A randomized clinical trial will be conducted at Riphah International University QIE Campus in Lahore, using non-probability convenience sampling with 28 participants. Criteria include women aged 14-26, nulliparous, experiencing primary dysmenorrhea, with normal menstrual cycles and the ability to exercise independently. Group A will receive kegel exercises and 4-7-8 breathing techniques over 8 weeks, while Group B will only receive the breathing technique. Assessments will be done on menstrual cycle days, with follow-ups at weeks 4 and 8 using specific scales. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 27.

Conditions

  • Primary Dysmenorrhea

Interventions

OTHER

KegelExercise

Kegel exercises (also called pelvic floor exercises)will be used to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles it will involve repeatedly contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor.

OTHER

4-7-8 breathing technique

This can be performed in the following way: Participants taking part should locate a comfy spot to sit. Inhale to the count of 4. Hold their breath for 7 counts. To the count of 8, release air via their mouth.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nirmal Zahid, MS* · Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
14 Years
Max Age
26 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-04-01
Primary Completion
2024-09-20
Completion
2024-10-05

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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