Effects of Pilates Exercises Applied With Face-to-Face and Telerehabilitation on Menstrual Pain

NCT06530381 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 28.07.2024-MÜ
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Pain is one of the most common symptoms of menstrual syndrome that significantly affects quality of life. The aim of our study is to compare the effect of Pilates on menstrual pain and the effectiveness of the applications within themselves.

Conditions

Menstrual Pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

  VAS is used for subjective assessment of pain. VAS scores are evaluated on a scale of 1-10. 1-3 indicates mild pain, 4-6 indicates moderate pain, 7-8 indicates severe pain, and 9-10 indicates very severe and unbearable pain.Individuals with VAS\>5 are included in the study.

  at baseline and at week 6.

• Short-Form 36 (SF-36)

  The SF-36 scale is used for quality of life assessment. This scale basically includes 8 subject scales. Each subject title is scored between 0-100. The scale has positive scoring, as the score increases, the quality of life also increases.

  at baseline and at week 6.

• Menstrual Attitude Scale (MAS)

  MAS is used to evaluate symptoms in the premenstrual/menstrual period. MAS consists of 5 main topics and a total of 33 sub-items. MAS is a scale that includes both positive and negative items.

  at baseline and at week 6.

Study Arms (2)

Group 1

EXPERIMENTAL

Pilates Exercises Applied With Face-to-Face

Other: Pilates Exercises With Face-to-Face

Group 2

EXPERIMENTAL

Pilates Exercises Applied With Telerehabilitation

Other: Pilates Exercises With Telerehabilitation

Interventions

Pilates Exercises With Face-to-Face OTHER

The exercise program includes a warm-up period; exercises performed in the supine position, bridge, side-lying position, prone position, quadripedal position and sitting positions, and a cool-down period. Exercises are performed face to face.

Group 1

Pilates Exercises With Telerehabilitation OTHER

The exercise program includes a warm-up period; exercises performed in the supine position, bridge, side-lying position, prone position, quadripedal position and sitting positions, and a cool-down period. Exercises are performed as telerehabilitation.

Group 2

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 30 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Only women
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• People between the ages of 18-30 who have a continuing menstrual cycle.
• Women with menstrual pain VAS\>5.
• People with regular menstrual cycles.

You may not qualify if:

• Being in menopause.
• Using birth control pills.
• Taking hormone therapy.
• Having exercise intolerance.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Halic University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Halic University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Unsal A, Ayranci U, Tozun M, Arslan G, Calik E. Prevalence of dysmenorrhea and its effect on quality of life among a group of female university students. Ups J Med Sci. 2010 May;115(2):138-45. doi: 10.3109/03009730903457218.

  PMID: 20074018 RESULT

• Daley A. The role of exercise in the treatment of menstrual disorders: the evidence. Br J Gen Pract. 2009 Apr;59(561):241-2. doi: 10.3399/bjgp09X420301. No abstract available.

  PMID: 19341553 RESULT

• Kirthika S V, S S, G MK, S R, Rnv D, P SS. Comparing Pilates and Gym Ball Exercises for Primary Dysmenorrhea Management: An Empirical Study. Cureus. 2024 Apr 28;16(4):e59184. doi: 10.7759/cureus.59184. eCollection 2024 Apr.

  PMID: 38807793 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dysmenorrhea

Interventions

Telerehabilitation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Menstruation Disturbances; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Pelvic Pain; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services; Telemedicine; Delivery of Health Care; Patient Care Management; Health Services Administration

Study Officials

• Duygu Şahin Altaç, PT, MSc.

  Halic University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PT, MSc.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 28, 2024
• First Posted: July 31, 2024
• Study Start: June 10, 2024
• Primary Completion: July 22, 2024
• Study Completion: September 10, 2024
• Last Updated: March 14, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)