Effect of Pilates Exercises Versus Gym Exercises On Primary Dysmenorrhea

NCT07669883 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/006375
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 52
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study will be conducted to assess the effect of Pilates Exercises Versus Gym Exercises On Primary Dysmenorrhea.

Conditions

Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD)

Keywords

Primary dysmenorrhea

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• assessment of pain intensity

  1\. Pain assessment: • Assessment of pain intensity: The Numerical Rating Scale will be use to assess pain intensity for all Participating females in both groups before and after the study program. Each female will be asked to mark a Point on the line between the extreme that is related to her Pain intensity level.

  before and after 12 weeks of treatment

• assessment of primary dysmenorrhea symptoms

  The WALID scale (working, ability Location , Intensity , Days of pain )will be used to determine the severity of primary dysmenorrhea for all participating females in both groups before and after the study program through measuring a Combination of manifestations: subjective (intensity/Wong-Baker, work ability) and objective (days of pain, location) Where (0) without dysmenorrhea, (1-4) mild dysmenorrhea, (5-7) moderate dysmenorrhea, (8-12) sever dysmenorrhea.

  before and after 12 weeks of treatment

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Assessment of quality of life

  before and after 12 of treatment

Study Arms (2)

Pilates Exercises Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients will receive Pilates Exercises 3 sessions per week for 3 months Pilates exercises not only enhanced muscular flexibility but also reduced the pain and other issues occurring in dysmenorrhea. Additionally, these exercises had a positive impact on the overall quality of life, establishing Pilates as a viable substitute for managing the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea In accordance with the fundamental principles of Pilates, including centering, precision, concentration, and controlled breathing, this approach has a holistic impact on both physical and psychological well- being. It has been observed to lead to highly significant alterations in concentration, a reduction in negative emotional effects, and positive behavioral changes One plausible explanation for these effects is the phenomenon of exercise-induced analgesia. Through Pilates, patients may experience an increase in their pain threshold as a result of adjustments in their endogenous pain control mechanism.

Other: Pilates Exercises

Gym exercises Group

EXPERIMENTAL

s patient with primary dysmenorrhea will receive gym Exercises 3 sessions per week for 3 months. Gym exercises focus on strengthening muscles in the abdominal, leg, arm, and back regions. Additionally, they improve balance, stability, and blood circulation, ultimately contributing to the alleviation of menstrual pain Intense physical activity is thought to trigger the secretion of beta-endorphins, which function like natural painkillers, thereby alleviating menstrual pain often connected with primary dysmenorrhea . Gym exercises relieve pain of lower abdomen by control the activation of sympathetic nervous system and positive change of endocrine regulation process through gym exercise, so that pain threshold value was increased due to increase of endorphin .

Other: gym exercises

Interventions

Pilates Exercises OTHER

patient with primary dysmenorrhea will receive gym Exercises 3 sessions per week for 3 months. Gym exercises focus on strengthening muscles in the abdominal, leg, arm, and back regions. Additionally, they improve balance, stability, and blood circulation, ultimately contributing to the alleviation of menstrual pain Intense physical activity is thought to trigger the secretion of beta-endorphins, which function like natural painkillers, thereby alleviating menstrual pain often connected with primary dysmenorrhea . Gym exercises relieve pain of lower abdomen by control the activation of sympathetic nervous system and positive change of endocrine regulation process through gym exercise, so that pain threshold value was increased due to increase of endorphin . Gym Exercise is an effective exercise for stabilization of torso. Because all the body parts are used for the exercise compared to other types of exercises, people can change their posture in various ways correcting their postures

Pilates Exercises Group

gym exercises OTHER

Gym Exercises patient with primary dysmenorrhea will receive gym Exercises 3 sessions per week for 3 months. Gym exercises focus on strengthening muscles in the abdominal, leg, arm, and back regions. Additionally, they improve balance, stability, and blood circulation, ultimately contributing to the alleviation of menstrual pain Intense physical activity is thought to trigger the secretion of beta-endorphins, which function like natural painkillers, thereby alleviating menstrual pain often connected with primary dysmenorrhea . Gym exercises relieve pain of lower abdomen by control the activation of sympathetic nervous system and positive change of endocrine regulation process through gym exercise, so that pain threshold value was increased due to increase of endorphin . Gym Exercise is an effective exercise for stabilization of torso.

Gym exercises Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 17 Weeks - 25 Weeks
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Healthy young virgin females suffering from primary dysmenorrhea diagnosed by the gynecologist.
• Their ages will be ranged from 17-25 years old
• Their body mass index will be ranged from 20-25 kg/ m²
• All females have regular menstruation

You may not qualify if:

• Females will be excluded from the study if they have;
• Any gynecological problem such as irregular menstrual cycle, secondary dysmenorrhea due to endometriosis, ovarian cyst, uterine fibroid and congenital malformation or pelvic inflammation.
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Respiratory diseases.
• Liver and kidney dysfunctions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Exercise Movement Techniques

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Physical Therapy Modalities; Therapeutics

Study Officials

• Manal ahmed El-shafei, Assisted Professor

  Cairo University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• mohamed ahmed Awad, PHD, Professor

  Cairo University

  STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Nahla ahmed eldersy, central contact person

CONTACT

01064605913; nahla01280731648@gmail.com

Amir arbi gabr, Professor Study Director

CONTACT

01222816912; dr_amirarabi@yahoo.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 21, 2026
• First Posted: June 25, 2026
• Study Start: June 11, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): November 20, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 30, 2026
• Last Updated: June 25, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02