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Intervention in Executive Functions and Emotional Self-Regulation in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea

NCT07555886 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 35

Last updated 2026-05-18

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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.

Conditions

  • Menstrual Cramps

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidad Autonoma de Baja California

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-08-30
Primary Completion
2026-10-30
Completion
2028-03-30

Countries

  • Mexico

Study Locations

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