Primary DysmenorrheaNCT07308119
Comparison Between Pilates Exercises and Aerobic Exercises in Primary Dysmenorrhea
A study testing Pilates exercises and Aerobic exercises in people with Primary Dysmenorrhea, run by Rana Salem Abdelghany Ali at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Comparison between Pilates exercises and aerobic exercises in primary dysmenorrhea Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Primary Dysmenorrhea
- What is being tested?
- Pilates exercises and Aerobic exercises
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 32 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Dec 2025to 12 Feb 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 25 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Females diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea
- Age between 18 and 25 years
- Regular menstrual cycle (28-35 days)
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m²
Who cannot join
- Presence of any acute or chronic pelvic pathology
- History of regular exercise participation (≥3 days per week, average 30-45 minutes per day)
- Participation in structured physical activities such as swimming, running, or fitness center training
- Inability to perform exercise
- Unwillingness to participate in the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Comparison between Pilates exercises and aerobic exercises in primary dysmenorrhea
Read the detailed description
Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological condition among young women and is characterized by painful menstrual cramps that may interfere with daily activities and quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions, particularly therapeutic exercises, have been recommended as safe and effective approaches for managing menstrual pain. Among these interventions, Pilates exercises and aerobic exercises are widely used; however, comparative evidence regarding their relative effectiveness remains limited.
This study is designed as a comparative interventional trial to evaluate and compare the effects of Pilates exercises versus aerobic exercises on pain severity and quality of life in females with primary dysmenorrhea. Eligible participants will be allocated into two intervention groups.
Participants in Group A will undergo a structured Pilates exercise program conducted three sessions per week for eight weeks. Each session will include controlled movements focusing on core stability, flexibility, breathing control, and muscle strengthening, with a total session duration of approximately 30 minutes.
Participants in Group B will receive a supervised aerobic exercise program performed three sessions per week for eight weeks. The aerobic sessions will consist of rhythmic and continuous movements designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, with each session lasting approximately 40 minutes.
Both interventions will be delivered under standardized conditions, and participants will be instructed to maintain their usual daily activities throughout the study period. Assessments will be conducted before the start of the intervention and after completion of the eight-week exercise program to evaluate changes in menstrual pain severity and quality of life.
The findings of this study aim to provide evidence regarding the comparative effectiveness of Pilates and aerobic exercises in the management of primary dysmenorrhea and to support the selection of appropriate exercise-based interventions for improving pain and quality of life in affected women.
- Conditions
- Primary Dysmenorrhea
- Being tested
- Pilates exercises, Aerobic exercises
- Keywords
- Pilates exercises, Aerobic exercises
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Pilates exercisesBehavioural
Patients will receive Pilates exercise, the exercise program was repeated 3 times 8 weeks 30 minute for each leg in session. focuses on core strengthening, flexibility, and breathing techniques designed to reduce menstrual pain and improve overall physical well-being.
Aerobic exercisesBehavioural
Patients will receive aerobic exercise, the exercise program was repeated 3 times 8 weeks 40minute for each session. Including walk-ing and treadmill
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Pilates exercises | Experimental | Patients will receive Pilates exercise, the exercise program was repeated 3 times 8 weeks 30 minute for each leg in session. Focused on core strengthening, flexibility, and breathing exercises to alleviate menstrual pain." Receives: Behavioral: Pilates exercises |
| Aerobic exercises | Active comparator | Patients will receive aerobic exercise, the exercise program was repeated 3 times 8 weeks 40minute for each session. Including walk-ing and treadmill Receives: Behavioral: Aerobic exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
menstrual pain severity
Pain intensity will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) atbaseline and after 8 weeks of Pilates or aerobic exercises.low score zero pain and high score 10 worst pain imaginable
Measured: 8 week
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change quality of life
Short form health survey (SF-12) It was used for assessment of quality of life for aerobic and Pilates before and after treatment.
higher scores indicating better health, typically on a 0-100 scale where 50 is the average (standardized). A high score (above 50) means better-than-average health, while a low score (below 50) suggests below-average health.
Measured: 8weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Dec 2025
- Study start1 Dec 2025
- Primary completion10 Feb 2026
- Study completion12 Feb 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Primary DysmenorrheaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups: Pilates exercise group or Aerobic exercise group. Each group will follow a supervised 8week exercise program."
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Rana Salem Abdelghany Ali
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Rana Salem Abdelghany Ali, Kafrelsheikh University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07308119
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KFSIRB200-608
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 17 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: The study involves a small number of participants, and there is no plan to share individual participant data to ensure privacy and confidentiality.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison Between Pilates Exercises and Aerobic Exercises in Primary Dysmenorrhea
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07308119
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KFSIRB200-608
- Conditions
- Primary Dysmenorrhea
- Keywords
- Pilates exercises, Aerobic exercises
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Rana Salem Abdelghany AliUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Feb 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Dec 2025 (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.
Comparison between Pilates exercises and aerobic exercises in primary dysmenorrhea
Detailed description
Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological condition among young women and is characterized by painful menstrual cramps that may interfere with daily activities and quality of life. Non-pharmacological interventions, particularly therapeutic exercises, have been recommended as safe and effective approaches for managing menstrual pain. Among these interventions, Pilates exercises and aerobic exercises are widely used; however, comparative evidence regarding their relative effectiveness remains limited.
This study is designed as a comparative interventional trial to evaluate and compare the effects of Pilates exercises versus aerobic exercises on pain severity and quality of life in females with primary dysmenorrhea. Eligible participants will be allocated into two intervention groups.
Participants in Group A will undergo a structured Pilates exercise program conducted three sessions per week for eight weeks. Each session will include controlled movements focusing on core stability, flexibility, breathing control, and muscle strengthening, with a total session duration of approximately 30 minutes.
Participants in Group B will receive a supervised aerobic exercise program performed three sessions per week for eight weeks. The aerobic sessions will consist of rhythmic and continuous movements designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, with each session lasting approximately 40 minutes.
Both interventions will be delivered under standardized conditions, and participants will be instructed to maintain their usual daily activities throughout the study period. Assessments will be conducted before the start of the intervention and after completion of the eight-week exercise program to evaluate changes in menstrual pain severity and quality of life.
The findings of this study aim to provide evidence regarding the comparative effectiveness of Pilates and aerobic exercises in the management of primary dysmenorrhea and to support the selection of appropriate exercise-based interventions for improving pain and quality of life in affected women.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups: Pilates exercise group or Aerobic exercise group. Each group will follow a supervised 8week exercise program."
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Pilates exercises | Experimental | Behavioral: Pilates exercisesPatients will receive Pilates exercise, the exercise program was repeated 3 times 8 weeks 30 minute for each leg in session. Focused on core strengthening, flexibility, and breathing exercises to alleviate menstrual pain." |
| Aerobic exercises | Active comparator | Behavioral: Aerobic exercisesPatients will receive aerobic exercise, the exercise program was repeated 3 times 8 weeks 40minute for each session. Including walk-ing and treadmill |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Females diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea
- Age between 18 and 25 years
- Regular menstrual cycle (28-35 days)
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m²
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Presence of any acute or chronic pelvic pathology
- History of regular exercise participation (≥3 days per week, average 30-45 minutes per day)
- Participation in structured physical activities such as swimming, running, or fitness center training
- Inability to perform exercise
- Unwillingness to participate in the study
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pilates exercisesPatients will receive Pilates exercise, the exercise program was repeated 3 times 8 weeks 30 minute for each leg in session. focuses on core strengthening, flexibility, and breathing techniques designed to reduce menstrual pain and improve overall physical well-being. | Behavioural | Pilates exercises |
| Aerobic exercisesPatients will receive aerobic exercise, the exercise program was repeated 3 times 8 weeks 40minute for each session. Including walk-ing and treadmill | Behavioural | Aerobic exercises |
Primary outcome
menstrual pain severity
Time frame: 8 week
Pain intensity will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) atbaseline and after 8 weeks of Pilates or aerobic exercises.low score zero pain and high score 10 worst pain imaginable
1 secondary outcome
Change quality of life
Time frame: 8weeks
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 17 Feb 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. The study involves a small number of participants, and there is no plan to share individual participant data to ensure privacy and confidentiality.
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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 Pilates exercises and Aerobic exercises in people with Primary Dysmenorrhea, run by Rana Salem Abdelghany Ali at 1 site in Egypt.
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 5 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 17 Feb 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 Egypt. 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. 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?
menstrual pain severity (time frame: 8 week). 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 17 Feb 2026.