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NCT Number: NCT06808529

Effect of Pilates Exercises and TENS Acupuncture in Primary Dysmenorrhea Among Female Students At KAU

This study was done to determine the effect of Pilates exercises and TENS acupuncture in primary dysmenorrhea among female students at King Abdulaziz University (KAU).

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Key information

Conditions

Dysmenorrhea Primary

Age range

18 year–24 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Early Phase 1

Primary location

king Abdulaziz university

Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants suffering from primary dysmenorrhea.
  • Their age ranged between 18-24 years
  • Their BMI less than 30 kg/m2.

Exclusion criteria

  • Gynecological disorders (secondary dysmenorrhea)
  • Married females,
  • Low back pain due to any other pathology
  • Chronic diseases (diabetes, high blood pressure)

Treatment and study plan

Pilates exercises and TENS Acupuncture

Device

All performed Pilates exercises for 24 session, 3 sessions per week for (2 consecutive menstrual cycle), each session lasted for 30 minutes in addition to application of TENS acupuncture therapy for 30 minutes, 3 sessions in the first 3 days for (2 consecutive menstrual cycle).

Ibuprofen 400 mg

Drug

All took capsules of ibuprofen(400-milligram) and instructed to take them once every eight hours for three days, one day before the start of their menstrual cycle and on the first two days of menstruation for (2 consecutive menstrual cycle).

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analogue scale

    Time frame: 2 months

    Visual Analogue scale for assessing pain level, a score ranging from 0 to 100 mm.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Verbal multidimensional scoring system of dysmenorrhea

    Time frame: 2 months

    • Grade 0: The menstrual cycle causes no pain and has no effect on day-to-day activities.
    • Grade 1: Although uncomfortable menstruation never gets in the way of a woman's regular activities, and analgesics are rarely needed.
    • Grade 2 : daily activities are disrupted and analgesics have a poor effect .
    • Grade 3: Activity is obviously impeded, analgesics have a poor effect and symptoms such as headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea is present

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

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Registry information

Official study title

A Study on the Effectiveness of Pilates and TENS Acupuncture in Treating Primary Dysmenorrhea in Female Students At King Aboulaziz University (KAU)

Acronym: KAU

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Feb 5, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 5, 2025

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