Primary DysmenorrhoeaNCT07771582
Effect of Merged Exercise Versus Relaxation Techniques in Primary Dysmenorrhoea
A study testing Exercise and Relaxation techniques in people with Primary Dysmenorrhoea, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effect of aerobic exercises and relaxation techniques on pain severity, quality of life, and menstrual symptoms in females with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an exercise and relaxation group or a control group. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Primary Dysmenorrhoea
- What is being tested?
- Exercise and Relaxation techniques
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 12 Feb 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 25 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- All females will be diagnosed as having primary dysmenorrhea
- All of them are virgin.
- They have regular menstrual cycle (a menstrual duration of 3-8 days, with 21-35 days between each two successive menstrual cycles).
- Their age will be ranged from 18 to 25 years old.
- Their body mass index (BMI) will be ranged from 18 to 25 Kg/m2.
Who cannot join
- a history of pelvic inflammatory disease.
- myoma and tumors.
- pelvic infection,.
- ovarian cyst.
- any gynecological disease.
- any hormonal abnormality.
- any psychological problem.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Egypt1 site
Faculty of physical therapy Cairo university
Giza, Giza Government, 12654
About this study
Official title: Effect of Group of Merged Exercies Versus Relaxation Techniques on Primary Dysmenorrhoea
This study aims to evaluate the effect of aerobic exercises and relaxation techniques on pain severity, quality of life, and menstrual symptoms in females with primary dysmenorrhea.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either an exercise and relaxation group or a control group.
The intervention group will perform aerobic exercises and relaxation sessions for 12 weeks, while the control group will receive no intervention.
Pain levels, quality of life, and menstrual symptoms will be assessed before and after the intervention period.
- Conditions
- Primary Dysmenorrhoea
- Being tested
- Exercise, Relaxation techniques
- Keywords
- Exercise, Women, Primary dysmenorrhoea, Relaxation
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ExerciseBehavioural
A structured exercises program consists of , Adductor stretching ,Bridging exercise, sit up exercises
Relaxation techniquesBehavioural
Astructured relaxation program consisting of Relaxation positure,yoga ,meditation
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Merged exercise | Experimental | participants will receive a structured exercises program consists of hip exercises,
,Bridging exercises ,Cobra pose ,Adductor stretching Receives: Behavioral: Exercise |
| Relaxation techniques | Active comparator | Participants will receive relaxation techniques including Meditation Yoga, Relaxation posture Receives: Behavioral: Relaxation techniques |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Serum cortisol level at week 12
Serum cortisol levels will be measured from venous blood samples using a validated laboratory assay and reported in µg/dL (or nmol/L, depending on the laboratory). It will measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of the intervention.
Measured: Baseline and 8week after the intervention
The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire
The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire will be used to assess menstrual distress. It assesses 8 factors covered by 47 items. These factors include pain, concentration, behavioral change, autonomic reaction, water retention, negative effect, arousal and control.It is four point rating scale from non as no pain to severe. Maximum score is 141 meaning severe pain and minimum score is 1 meaning very mild pain
Measured: 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Aug 2026
- Study start12 Feb 2025
- Primary completion12 May 2025
- Study completion1 May 2026
Why it stopped: Recruitment is not achieved
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Primary DysmenorrhoeaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo 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
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hoda Ali Hussein khalil, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07771582
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/006321
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 18 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Group of Merged Exercies Versus Relaxation Techniques on Primary Dysmenorrhoea
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07771582
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/006321
- Conditions
- Primary Dysmenorrhoea
- Keywords
- Exercise, Women, Primary dysmenorrhoea, Relaxation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- TerminatedReason stopped: Recruitment is not achieved
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 12 May 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 May 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Aug 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.
This study aims to evaluate the effect of aerobic exercises and relaxation techniques on pain severity, quality of life, and menstrual symptoms in females with primary dysmenorrhea.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either an exercise and relaxation group or a control group.
The intervention group will perform aerobic exercises and relaxation sessions for 12 weeks, while the control group will receive no intervention.
Pain levels, quality of life, and menstrual symptoms will be assessed before and after the intervention period.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Merged exercise | Experimental | Behavioral: Exerciseparticipants will receive a structured exercises program consists of hip exercises, ,Bridging exercises ,Cobra pose ,Adductor stretching |
| Relaxation techniques | Active comparator | Behavioral: Relaxation techniquesParticipants will receive relaxation techniques including Meditation Yoga, Relaxation posture |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- All females will be diagnosed as having primary dysmenorrhea
- All of them are virgin.
- They have regular menstrual cycle (a menstrual duration of 3-8 days, with 21-35 days between each two successive menstrual cycles).
- Their age will be ranged from 18 to 25 years old.
- Their body mass index (BMI) will be ranged from 18 to 25 Kg/m2.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- a history of pelvic inflammatory disease.
- myoma and tumors.
- pelvic infection,.
- ovarian cyst.
- any gynecological disease.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ExerciseA structured exercises program consists of , Adductor stretching ,Bridging exercise, sit up exercises | Behavioural | Merged exercise |
| Relaxation techniquesAstructured relaxation program consisting of Relaxation positure,yoga ,meditation | Behavioural | Relaxation techniques |
Primary outcome
Serum cortisol level at week 12
Time frame: Baseline and 8week after the intervention
Serum cortisol levels will be measured from venous blood samples using a validated laboratory assay and reported in µg/dL (or nmol/L, depending on the laboratory). It will measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of the intervention.
The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire
Time frame: 12 weeks
The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire will be used to assess menstrual distress. It assesses 8 factors covered by 47 items. These factors include pain, concentration, behavioral change, autonomic reaction, water retention, negative effect, arousal and control.It is four point rating scale from non as no pain to severe. Maximum score is 141 meaning severe pain and minimum score is 1 meaning very mild pain
Results and safety
The study was stopped early (reason given: Recruitment is not achieved). Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Aug 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 Exercise and Relaxation techniques in people with Primary Dysmenorrhoea, run by Cairo University 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 5 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Aug 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 was stopped early (reason given: Recruitment is not achieved). Results are not available in the source record.
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?
Serum cortisol level at week 12 (time frame: Baseline and 8week after the intervention). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 18 Aug 2026.