Whole-Body Vibration and Aerobic Exercise for Primary Dysmenorrhea in Young Adult Women

NCT07859124 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: GIBTU-FTR--BT-21919B012502494
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 66
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The aim of this clinical trial is to learn how whole-body vibration training and aerobic exercise training affect menstrual pain, symptom severity, and quality of life in young adult women with primary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that occurs without an underlying medical condition. It can interfere with daily activities and quality of life. Exercise may help manage menstrual pain, but more information is needed about the effects of different exercise approaches. This study will examine the effects of whole-body vibration training and aerobic exercise training in young adult women with primary dysmenorrhea. Researchers will assess menstrual pain, the severity of menstrual symptoms, and quality of life. The findings may help inform exercise-based approaches to managing primary dysmenorrhea.

Conditions

Primary Dysmenorrhea

Keywords

Primary dysmenorrhea; Menstrual pain; Whole-body vibration training; Aerobic exercise; Exercise therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Visual Analog Scale

  Pain intensity will be assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale. Participants will mark the point on the line that best represents the intensity of their menstrual pain. The left endpoint represents "no pain," and the right endpoint represents "the worst pain imaginable." The distance from the left endpoint to the mark will be measured in centimeters, yielding a score from 0 to 10. Higher scores indicate more severe pain.

  Change from Baseline at 8 weeks

• Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire

  The Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire will be used to assess menstrual pain and symptom severity. It is a 24-item scale with five response options for each item. Participants will rate how often they experience each menstruation-related symptom, from 1 ("never") to 5 ("always"). The score is calculated as the mean of the 24 item scores and ranges from 1 to 5. Higher mean scores indicate more severe menstrual symptoms.

  Change from Baseline at 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey

  Change from Baseline at 8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Whole-Body Vibration Training Group

EXPERIMENTAL

This programs will last 8 weeks, with exercise sessions 3 days per week.

Other: Whole-Body Vibration Training

Aerobic Exercise Training Group

EXPERIMENTAL

This programs will last 8 weeks, with exercise sessions 3 days per week.

Other: Aerobic Exercise Training

Interventions

Whole-Body Vibration Training OTHER

Participants in this group will receive whole-body vibration training three days per week for eight weeks, for a total of 24 sessions. The vibration frequency will be set at 14 Hz and the amplitude at 8 mm. Each session will last approximately 45 minutes.

Whole-Body Vibration Training Group

Aerobic Exercise Training OTHER

Participants in this group will receive aerobic exercise training three days per week for eight weeks. Each 45-minute session will consist of a 10-minute warm-up, 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, and 5 minutes of cool-down and stretching exercises.

Aerobic Exercise Training Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 28 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Aged 18-28 years.
• A female student enrolled in the Physiotherapy Program at the Vocational School of Health Services, Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University.
• Reports cramping pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation in at least four menstrual cycles within the past six months.
• Reports menstrual pain that begins a few hours before or shortly after the onset of menstrual bleeding.
• Has regular menstrual cycles of 21-35 days, with menstrual bleeding lasting 3-7 days.
• Has a body mass index (BMI) of 18.5-30 kg/m².
• Is sedentary and does not exercise regularly.
• Agrees to participate voluntarily and signs the informed consent form.
• Has no mental, psychological, or neurological condition that would prevent them from understanding the assessments.

You may not qualify if:

• A history of a gynecological condition that may cause secondary dysmenorrhea, such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease.
• Regular use of hormonal medications, oral contraceptives, or analgesics within the past three months.
• A history of a systemic or chronic disease, such as cardiovascular disease, thyroid disease, diabetes, or a neurological, endocrine, or rheumatological condition.
• Smoking or alcohol use.
• Being a professional athlete or exercising regularly.
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• An orthopedic condition or balance problem that prevents exercise, such as vertigo, a fracture within the past six months, or surgery within the past six months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dysmenorrhea

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

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: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 29, 2026
• First Posted: October 5, 2026
• Study Start: October 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): February 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): February 10, 2027
• Last Updated: October 5, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09