The Effect of Physical Activity Levels on Dysmenorrhea Severity, Menstrual Symptoms, and Functional and Emotional Status in Women Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis

NCT07011875 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2025-06-10

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. It is more common in women, and hormonal factors are believed to play a role in its progression. The relapsing-remitting form of MS is particularly prevalent among women, leading to fluctuations in symptoms throughout the menstrual cycle.

One of the symptoms experienced during menstruation is dysmenorrhea, which can significantly impact quality of life due to severe pain and functional limitations. Dysmenorrhea is associated with both emotional and physical symptoms, and in women with MS, neurological symptoms may further intensify menstrual discomfort.

Physical activity is known to reduce inflammation and improve overall health. It has been shown to positively affect both MS symptoms and menstrual symptoms, including dysmenorrhea. However, research specifically examining the effects of physical activity on dysmenorrhea severity, menstrual symptoms, and emotional well-being in women with MS is limited.

This study aims to evaluate the impact of physical activity levels on dysmenorrhea severity, menstrual symptoms, and emotional well-being in women diagnosed with MS, addressing a gap in the literature and contributing to clinical practice.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Karabuk University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Metehan YANA · Karabuk University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-02
Primary Completion
2025-08-31
Completion
2025-09-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

More Related Trials

Entities

Read the full study record

This page highlights key information. For complete eligibility criteria, study locations, investigator contacts, and the full protocol, visit the original record on ClinicalTrials.gov.

View NCT07011875 on ClinicalTrials.gov