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Pelvic Floor and Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises for Primary Dysmenorrhea

NCT07263516 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-03-17

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Summary

This study investigates whether combining pelvic floor muscle exercises with diaphragmatic breathing exercises can reduce menstrual pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one performing both exercises, and the other performing only diaphragmatic breathing. The study will measure pain, menstrual symptoms, quality of life, and psychological well-being before and after the intervention.

Conditions

  • Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD)

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Pelvic Floor + Breathing Exercises

Participants will perform both pelvic floor and diaphragmatic breathing exercises according to the study protocol. Assessments will focus on pain, quality of life, and psychological measures.

BEHAVIORAL

Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises

Participants will perform only diaphragmatic breathing exercises. Assessments will be conducted in the same manner.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Gelisim University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Irmak KARDEŞ · Istanbul Gelişim University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-18
Primary Completion
2026-05-31
Completion
2026-06-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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