Primary DysmenorrheaNCT07520136
Evaluation of the Effect of a Structured Yoga Exercise in Young Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea
A study testing Yoga Exercise Program in people with Primary Dysmenorrhea, run by Ankara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Abstract Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological condition affecting women of reproductive age and negatively impacting quality of life. It is characterized by cramping pain in the lower abdomen that may radiate to the lower back and thighs, leading to decreased daily functioning, academic performance, and… 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?
- Yoga Exercise Program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Jun 2026to Aug 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- Healthy young women with primary dysmenorrhea
- Aged between 18-25 years
- Having a regular menstrual cycle (30-35 days)
- Menstrual bleeding duration of 3-10 days
Who cannot join
- Having secondary dysmenorrhea
- Participation in regular physical activity or other exercise programs
- Use of medication
- Diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome
- Having bleeding disorders
- Positive pregnancy test
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- Being in the breastfeeding period
- Primary dysmenorrhea attributed to medical disorders or other causes
- Participants who miss three consecutive sessions or four alternating sessions during the study will be excluded from the research
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Ankara University, Haymana Vocational School
Ankara
Ayşegül ATLI, 05397610221, atlia@ankara.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of the Effect of a Structured Yoga Exercise Program on Pain, Menstrual Symptoms, and Quality of Life in Young Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea
Abstract
Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological condition affecting women of reproductive age and negatively impacting quality of life. It is characterized by cramping pain in the lower abdomen that may radiate to the lower back and thighs, leading to decreased daily functioning, academic performance, and psychological well-being. In addition to pharmacological treatments, complementary approaches are increasingly used in the management of dysmenorrhea. Yoga, a mind-body exercise that combines physical movement with mental focus, has been suggested as an effective method for reducing stress and pain associated with dysmenorrhea.
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of awareness about dysmenorrhea in young women with primary dysmenorrhea and to investigate the effects of a yoga program on pain, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes following an educational session provided to all participants. Pain severity, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes will be assessed using validated questionnaires and scales, including the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), awareness questionnaire, functional and emotional dysmenorrhea scale, Menstrual Attitude Scale, and quality of life questionnaire.
This study aims to determine whether yoga exercises reduce dysmenorrhea symptoms and improve quality of life in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. Additionally, the study is expected to increase awareness about dysmenorrhea and provide evidence for the effectiveness of yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention.
Read the detailed description
This study aims to evaluate the effects of yoga exercise on dysmenorrhea symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. Additionally, the study aims to examine the effects of yoga exercises on participants' quality of life. Although dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent among young women, the use of non-pharmacological approaches for its management is considered limited. Therefore, a structured yoga exercise program will be applied to the participants in this study.
Pain intensity, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes of the participants will be evaluated. During the data collection process, Personal Information Form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale, Menstrual Attitude Scale, and quality of life questionnaire will be used. Assessments will be performed before and after the exercise program.
This study aims to determine whether a yoga exercise program is effective in reducing pain and improving quality of life in young women with primary dysmenorrhea.
- Conditions
- Primary Dysmenorrhea
- Being tested
- Yoga Exercise Program
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Yoga Exercise ProgramOther
Participants in the intervention group will receive a structured yoga exercise program. The yoga program will include breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and selected yoga postures targeting the pelvic region. The exercises will be performed regularly for the duration of the study. Pain intensity, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes will be evaluated before and after the intervention.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Yoga Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Yoga Exercise Program |
| control grup | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain intensity (VAS)
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess menstrual pain intensity. Participants rated their pain on a 10-cm horizontal line ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Higher scores indicate greater pain severity.
Measured: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention
Secondary outcomes (4)
Secondary Outcome Measure: Participant Experiences
A subset of participants from the yoga group participated in semi-structured interviews after the intervention to explore their perceptions and experiences related to therapeutic yoga.
Measured: after 8 weeks of intervention
Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale
The Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale (FEDS) is a 14-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess the functional and emotional impact of primary dysmenorrhea. Each item is scored on a 5-point Likert scale, with total scores ranging from 14 to 70. Higher scores indicate greater functional and emotional impairment associated with dysmenorrhea.
Measured: baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Health-Related Quality of Life
Assessed using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36).Each domain is scored from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health-related quality of life.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Menstrual Attitudes
The Menstrual Attitude Questionnaire (MAQ) is a self-report questionnaire that assesses attitudes toward menstruation across multiple dimensions. The questionnaire consists of 33 items rated on a 7-point Likert scale, with total scores ranging from 33 to 231. Higher scores indicate stronger endorsement of menstrual attitudes represented by the questionnaire. Because the MAQ includes both positively and negatively worded subscales, higher scores should be interpreted according to the direction of each subscale rather than as uniformly better or worse attitudes.
Measured: Baseline and Week 8
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Apr 2026
- Study start15 Jun 2026
- Primary completionAug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionAug 2026 (estimated)
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.
- More trials run by Ankara UniversityThe 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
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aysegul Atli, Ankara University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07520136
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- YOGA52U
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 30 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 21 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of the Effect of a Structured Yoga Exercise Program on Pain, Menstrual Symptoms, and Quality of Life in Young Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07520136
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- YOGA52U
- Conditions
- Primary Dysmenorrhea
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
- Study start
- 15 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Aug 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 9 Apr 2026 (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.
Abstract
Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological condition affecting women of reproductive age and negatively impacting quality of life. It is characterized by cramping pain in the lower abdomen that may radiate to the lower back and thighs, leading to decreased daily functioning, academic performance, and psychological well-being. In addition to pharmacological treatments, complementary approaches are increasingly used in the management of dysmenorrhea. Yoga, a mind-body exercise that combines physical movement with mental focus, has been suggested as an effective method for reducing stress and pain associated with dysmenorrhea.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of awareness about dysmenorrhea in young women with primary dysmenorrhea and to investigate the effects of a yoga program on pain, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes following an educational session provided to all participants. Pain severity, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes will be assessed using validated questionnaires and scales, including the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), awareness questionnaire, functional and emotional dysmenorrhea scale, Menstrual Attitude Scale, and quality of life questionnaire.
This study aims to determine whether yoga exercises reduce dysmenorrhea symptoms and improve quality of life in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. Additionally, the study is expected to increase awareness about dysmenorrhea and provide evidence for the effectiveness of yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention.
Detailed description
This study aims to evaluate the effects of yoga exercise on dysmenorrhea symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. Additionally, the study aims to examine the effects of yoga exercises on participants' quality of life. Although dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent among young women, the use of non-pharmacological approaches for its management is considered limited. Therefore, a structured yoga exercise program will be applied to the participants in this study.
Pain intensity, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes of the participants will be evaluated. During the data collection process, Personal Information Form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale, Menstrual Attitude Scale, and quality of life questionnaire will be used. Assessments will be performed before and after the exercise program.
This study aims to determine whether a yoga exercise program is effective in reducing pain and improving quality of life in young women with primary dysmenorrhea.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Yoga Group | Experimental | Other: Yoga Exercise Program |
| control grup | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Healthy young women with primary dysmenorrhea
- Aged between 18-25 years
- Having a regular menstrual cycle (30-35 days)
- Menstrual bleeding duration of 3-10 days
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Having secondary dysmenorrhea
- Participation in regular physical activity or other exercise programs
- Use of medication
- Diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome
- Having bleeding disorders
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yoga Exercise ProgramParticipants in the intervention group will receive a structured yoga exercise program. The yoga program will include breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and selected yoga postures targeting the pelvic region. The exercises will be performed regularly for the duration of the study. Pain intensity, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes will be evaluated before and after the intervention. | Other | Yoga Group |
Primary outcome
Pain intensity (VAS)
Time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess menstrual pain intensity. Participants rated their pain on a 10-cm horizontal line ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Higher scores indicate greater pain severity.
4 secondary outcomes
Secondary Outcome Measure: Participant Experiences
Time frame: after 8 weeks of intervention
Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale
Time frame: baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention
Health-Related Quality of Life
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Menstrual Attitudes
Time frame: Baseline and Week 8
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Yoga Exercise Program in people with Primary Dysmenorrhea, run by Ankara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 9 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Jul 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain intensity (VAS) (time frame: Baseline and immediately after the 8-week intervention). 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 21 Jul 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.