Clinical Trial

Pelvic Floor and Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises for Primary Dysmenorrhea

Study acronym: PFDD
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Record status
This record was last updated March 17, 2026 (before its estimated May 31, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This study investigates whether combining pelvic floor muscle exercises with diaphragmatic breathing exercises can reduce menstrual pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one performing both exercises, and the other performing only diaphragmatic breathing. The study will measure pain, menstrual symptoms, quality of life, and psychological well-being before and after the intervention.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2025-11-23.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Enrolling by Invitation 2026-03-15
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07263516
Lead Sponsor Istanbul Gelisim University
Conditions Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD)
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2026-02-18
Primary Completion 2026-05-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-03-17