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Diaphragm-Pelvic Floor Synergy Training in Young Females With Primary Dysmenorrhea.

NCT07754305 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 64

Last updated 2026-08-10

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Summary

The research investigating the effects of Diaphragm-Pelvic Floor Synergy (DPFS) training targets primary dysmenorrhea in university-aged females. This randomized controlled trial evaluates how restoring the functional "piston" relationship between the diaphragm and pelvic floor can alleviate menstrual pain and enhance quality of life. By implementing an eight-week progressive exercise protocol, the study compares DPFS training against standard symptomatic care like TENS and heat therapy. Using the WALIDD scale and WHOQOL-BREF, the research aims to establish a non-pharmacological, evidence-based physiotherapy intervention that reduces medication reliance and academic absenteeism in South Asian clinical settings.

Conditions

  • Dysmenorrhea

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Diaphragm-Pelvic Floor Synergy (DPFS) Training

This intervention is a supervised 8-week program consisting of 3 sessions per week. It focuses on the functional coordination of the thoracic diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles to regulate intra-abdominal pressure. The protocol involves a "piston" technique where participants perform a 4-second slow inhalation (allowing the pelvic floor to relax and descend) followed by a 6-second pursed-lip exhalation (actively contracting and elevating the pelvic floor). The training is progressive, advancing every two weeks through four postural levels: supine, sitting, quadruped, and standing.

DEVICE

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

This arm receives established clinical treatments for menstrual pain. During the first three days of the menstrual cycle, participants receive 30 minutes of High-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) at 100 Hz and 20 minutes of moist heat therapy. On non-menstrual days, they participate in supervised Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) sessions three times per week to manage general muscle tension and stress.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Summra Andleeb, MSOMPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-07-28
Primary Completion
2026-11-30
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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