Motor Imagery TrainingNCT06674655
Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic Exercise in Women With Menstrual Pain
A study testing Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic Exercise, Therapeutic Exercise and Minimal intervention in people with Motor Imagery Training, run by University of Valencia at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
The researchers will conduct a study that combines motor imagery with therapeutic exercise in women experiencing menstrual pain. Previous research suggests that motor imagery, when used alongside physical exercise, may help improve motor control and alleviate pain, potentially enhancing outcomes for individuals… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Motor Imagery Training
- What is being tested?
- Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic Exercise, Therapeutic Exercise and Minimal intervention
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 48 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 9 Jan 2025to 1 May 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Women who have experienced menstrual pain for more than 6 months.
- Pain intensity rated higher than 3/10 on a pain scale.
- Participants do not take pain-relief medication during the study period.
- Ages between 18 and 35 years old
Who cannot join
- Current use of hormonal contraceptives or other treatments that affect menstrual cycles.
- Any chronic pain condition unrelated to menstrual pain (e.g., fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain).
- Diagnosed gynecological conditions such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Current use of psychoactive medications that could affect pain perception.
- Any significant psychiatric condition that could interfere with study participation.
- History of recent pelvic surgery (within the last 6 months).
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Motor Imagery and Therapeutic Exercise on Sensorimotor Function in Women With Menstrual Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The researchers will conduct a study that combines motor imagery with therapeutic exercise in women experiencing menstrual pain. Previous research suggests that motor imagery, when used alongside physical exercise, may help improve motor control and alleviate pain, potentially enhancing outcomes for individuals dealing with chronic pain conditions. Through this study, the investigators aim to explore the effectiveness of these interventions in targeting key variables such as pain perception, motor coordination, and overall quality of life, building on existing evidence of motor imagery's benefits in pain management.
- Conditions
- Motor Imagery Training
- Being tested
- Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic Exercise, Therapeutic Exercise, Minimal intervention
- Keywords
- Motor Imagery, Therapeutic Exercise, Menstrual Pain
- Medical subject headings
- Dysmenorrhea
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic ExerciseBehavioural
This group will perform three days of lumbo-pelvic motor control exercise intervention along with a motor imagery intervention program during active breaks between exercises.
Therapeutic ExerciseBehavioural
This group will perform a lumbo-pelvic motor control exercise program for three consecutive days.
Minimal interventionBehavioural
This group will carry out a therapeutic counseling and minimal education intervention during a one-day intervention.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic Exercise | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic Exercise |
| Therapeutic Exercise | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Therapeutic Exercise |
| Minimal Intervention | Sham comparator | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Minimal intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Intensity
The main variable is the intensity of menstrual pain, which will be evaluated before, during and after the intervention using a verbal numerical scale (0-10), where 0 is no pain and 10 is maximum pain.
Measured: Menstrual pain intensity will be assessed pre-intervention (T0), mid-intervention (T1-day 1, T2-day 2) and Post-intervention (T3-day 3).
Secondary outcomes (2)
Lumbopelvic Motor Control
Lumbopelvic motor control will be assessed by a visual feedback system starting from a pressure of 40 mmHg.
Measured: Lumbopelvic motor control will be assessed pre-intervention (T0), mid-intervention (T1-day 1, T2-day 2) and Post-intervention (T3-day 3).
Pain Sensitivity
Pain sensitivity will be assessed with an algometer using pressure pain thresholds (in various areas, such as the abdomen, lumbar and thiabial region), as well as through conditioned pain modulation.
Measured: Pain sensitivity will be assessed pre-intervention (T0), mid-intervention (T1-day 1, T2-day 2) and Post-intervention (T3-day 3).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Nov 2024
- Study start9 Jan 2025
- Primary completion30 Apr 2026
- Study completion1 May 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Motor Imagery TrainingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of ValenciaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Valencia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ferran Cuenca, University of Valencia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06674655
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UV0004
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 2 Nov 2024
- Last updated
- 19 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Motor Imagery and Therapeutic Exercise on Sensorimotor Function in Women With Menstrual Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06674655
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UV0004
- Conditions
- Motor Imagery Training
- Keywords
- Motor Imagery, Therapeutic Exercise, Menstrual Pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of ValenciaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 May 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The researchers will conduct a study that combines motor imagery with therapeutic exercise in women experiencing menstrual pain. Previous research suggests that motor imagery, when used alongside physical exercise, may help improve motor control and alleviate pain, potentially enhancing outcomes for individuals dealing with chronic pain conditions. Through this study, the investigators aim to explore the effectiveness of these interventions in targeting key variables such as pain perception, motor coordination, and overall quality of life, building on existing evidence of motor imagery's benefits in pain management.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic Exercise | Experimental | Behavioral: Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic Exercise |
| Therapeutic Exercise | Active comparator | Behavioral: Therapeutic Exercise |
| Minimal Intervention | Sham comparator | Behavioral: Minimal intervention |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Women who have experienced menstrual pain for more than 6 months.
- Pain intensity rated higher than 3/10 on a pain scale.
- Participants do not take pain-relief medication during the study period.
- Ages between 18 and 35 years old
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Current use of hormonal contraceptives or other treatments that affect menstrual cycles.
- Any chronic pain condition unrelated to menstrual pain (e.g., fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain).
- Diagnosed gynecological conditions such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Current use of psychoactive medications that could affect pain perception.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic ExerciseThis group will perform three days of lumbo-pelvic motor control exercise intervention along with a motor imagery intervention program during active breaks between exercises. | Behavioural | Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic Exercise |
| Therapeutic ExerciseThis group will perform a lumbo-pelvic motor control exercise program for three consecutive days. | Behavioural | Therapeutic Exercise |
| Minimal interventionThis group will carry out a therapeutic counseling and minimal education intervention during a one-day intervention. | Behavioural | Minimal Intervention |
Primary outcome
Pain Intensity
Time frame: Menstrual pain intensity will be assessed pre-intervention (T0), mid-intervention (T1-day 1, T2-day 2) and Post-intervention (T3-day 3).
The main variable is the intensity of menstrual pain, which will be evaluated before, during and after the intervention using a verbal numerical scale (0-10), where 0 is no pain and 10 is maximum pain.
2 secondary outcomes
Lumbopelvic Motor Control
Time frame: Lumbopelvic motor control will be assessed pre-intervention (T0), mid-intervention (T1-day 1, T2-day 2) and Post-intervention (T3-day 3).
Pain Sensitivity
Time frame: Pain sensitivity will be assessed pre-intervention (T0), mid-intervention (T1-day 1, T2-day 2) and Post-intervention (T3-day 3).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 May 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Motor Imagery Plus Therapeutic Exercise, Therapeutic Exercise and Minimal intervention in people with Motor Imagery Training, run by University of Valencia at 1 site in Spain.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain Intensity (time frame: Menstrual pain intensity will be assessed pre-intervention (T0), mid-intervention (T1-day 1, T2-day 2) and Post-intervention (T3-day 3).). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 May 2026.