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Evaluation of the Effect of a Structured Yoga Exercise in Young Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea

NCT07520136

Sponsor

Ankara University

Status

Not yet recruiting

Last Update Posted

Apr 9, 2026Actual

Enrollment

30Estimated

Phase

Not Applicable

Conditions

Primary Dysmenorrhea

Interventions

Yoga Exercise Program

Countries

Not provided

Protocol Section

Identification Module Status Module Sponsor/Collaborators Module Oversight Module Description Module Conditions Module Design Module Arms/Interventions Module Outcomes Module Eligibility Module Contacts/Locations Module References Module IPD Sharing Statement Module

Results Section

Participant Flow Module Baseline Characteristics Module Outcome Measures Module Adverse Events Module More Info Module

Annotation Section

Annotation Module

Document Section

Large Document Module

Derived Section

Miscellaneous Info Module Condition Browse Module Intervention Browse Module

Protocol Section

Identification Module

NCT ID

Results Section

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No data is available for this block.

Annotation Section

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Document Section

No data available

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Derived Section

Miscellaneous Info Module

Version Holder

Status Module

Record Verification Date

Apr 2026

Overall Recruitment Status or Expanded Access Status

Not yet recruiting

Last Known Status

Not provided

Delayed Posting

Not provided

Why Stopped

Not provided

Expanded Access Info

Start Date

Apr 2026Estimated

Primary Completion Date

Aug 2026Estimated

Completion Date

Nov 2026Estimated

First Submitted Date

Mar 30, 2026

First Submission Date that Met QC Criteria

Apr 2, 2026

First Posted Date

Apr 9, 2026Actual

Results Waived

Not provided

Results First Submitted Date

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Results First Submitted that Met QC Criteria

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Results First Posted Date

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Certification/Extension (aka Delayed Results) First Submitted Date

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Certification/Extension First Submitted that Passed QC Review

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Certification/Extension First Posted Date

Not provided

Last Update Submitted Date

Apr 2, 2026

Last Update Posted Date

Apr 9, 2026Actual

Sponsor/Collaborators Module

Responsible Party, by Official Title

Aysegul Atli, Lecturer, PhD, Ankara UniversityPrincipal Investigator

Lead Sponsor

Ankara UniversityOTHER

Collaborators

Name	Class
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey	OTHER

Oversight Module

Has Data Monitoring Committee (DMC)

Not provided

Is FDA Regulated Drug

Is FDA Regulated Device

Is Unapproved Device

Not provided

Pediatric Postmarket Surveillance of a Device Product

Not provided

Product Exported from US

Not provided

FDAAA801 Violation

Not provided

Description Module

Brief Summary

Abstract

Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological condition affecting women of reproductive age and negatively impacting quality of life. It is characterized by cramping pain in the lower abdomen that may radiate to the lower back and thighs, leading to decreased daily functioning, academic performance, and psychological well-being. In addition to pharmacological treatments, complementary approaches are increasingly used in the management of dysmenorrhea. Yoga, a mind-body exercise that combines physical movement with mental focus, has been suggested as an effective method for reducing stress and pain associated with dysmenorrhea.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of awareness about dysmenorrhea in young women with primary dysmenorrhea and to investigate the effects of a yoga program on pain, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes following an educational session provided to all participants. Pain severity, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes will be assessed using validated questionnaires and scales, including the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), awareness questionnaire, functional and emotional dysmenorrhea scale, Menstrual Attitude Scale, and quality of life questionnaire.

This study aims to determine whether yoga exercises reduce dysmenorrhea symptoms and improve quality of life in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. Additionally, the study is expected to increase awareness about dysmenorrhea and provide evidence for the effectiveness of yoga as a non-pharmacological intervention.

Detailed Description

This study aims to evaluate the effects of yoga exercise on dysmenorrhea symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. Additionally, the study aims to examine the effects of yoga exercises on participants' quality of life. Although dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent among young women, the use of non-pharmacological approaches for its management is considered limited. Therefore, a structured yoga exercise program will be applied to the participants in this study.

Pain intensity, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes of the participants will be evaluated. During the data collection process, Personal Information Form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale, Menstrual Attitude Scale, and quality of life questionnaire will be used. Assessments will be performed before and after the exercise program.

This study aims to determine whether a yoga exercise program is effective in reducing pain and improving quality of life in young women with primary dysmenorrhea.

Design Module

Study Type

Interventional

Number of References to an Expanded Access Study

Not provided

Expanded Access Types

Not provided

Patient Registry

Not provided

Target Follow-Up Duration

Not provided

Phases

Not Applicable

Interventional Study Design

Allocation

Biospecimen

No data available

No data is available for this block.

Enrollment

30Estimated

Arms/Interventions Module

Arm Groups

Label	Type	Description	Intervention Names
Yoga Group	Experimental		Other: Yoga Exercise Program
control grup	No Intervention

Interventions

Name	Type	Description	Arm Group Labels	Other Names
Yoga Exercise Program	Other	Participants in the intervention group will receive a structured yoga exercise program. The yoga program will include breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and selected yoga postures targeting the pelvic region. The exercises will be performed regularly for the duration of the study. Pain intensity, quality of life, and menstrual attitudes will be evaluated before and after the intervention.

Outcomes Module

Primary Outcomes

Measure	Description	Time Frame
Pain Intensity (VAS)	Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) before and after the intervention.	Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention

Secondary Outcomes

Not provided

Other Outcomes

Not provided

Eligibility Module

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Healthy young women with primary dysmenorrhea
Aged between 18-25 years
Having a regular menstrual cycle (30-35 days)
Menstrual bleeding duration of 3-10 days

Exclusion Criteria:

Having secondary dysmenorrhea
Participation in regular physical activity or other exercise programs
Use of medication
Diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome
Having bleeding disorders
Positive pregnancy test
Being in the breastfeeding period
Primary dysmenorrhea attributed to medical disorders or other causes
Participants who miss three consecutive sessions or four alternating sessions during the study will be excluded from the research

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Sex

Female

Sex/Gender Based

Not provided

Sex/Gender Description

Not provided

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

25 Years

Standard Ages

Adult

Study Population

Not provided

Sampling Method

Not provided

IPD Sharing Statement Module

Plan to Share IPD

Description

Not provided

Types

Not provided

Time Frame

Not provided

Access Criteria

Not provided

URL

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