An interventional study of aerobic exercises and Jacobson's relaxation technique in Dysmenorrhea, sponsored by Riphah International University. Recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to female participants aged 17 Years to 24 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-05.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The study will focus on the comparative effects of aerobic exercises and Jacobson's progressive relaxation technique on pain, fatigue and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhea.
This study will be a randomized clinical trial and will be conducted in, Superior college depalpur and Army public schools and college Lahore (APSACS). Non probability convenience sampling will be used to collect the data.64 participants will be selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria and will be equally divided into two groups by sealed opaque enveloped .Participants having age group between 17-24 years and diagnosed with WaLiDD score are included.
Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) refers to menstrual pain without organic lesions in the pelvic cavity , which mainly manifests as spastic pain and distension above the symphysis pubis in the lower abdomen before and after or during menstruation, radiating to the lumbosacral region and inner thigh. PD is a common gynecological disorder affecting 50%-90% of women. The study will focus on the comparative effects of aerobic exercises and Jacobson's progressive relaxation technique on pain, fatigue and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhea.
This study will be a randomized clinical trial and will be conducted in, Superior college depalpur and Army public schools and college Lahore (APSACS). Non probability convenience sampling will be used to collect the data.64 participants will be selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria and will be equally divided into two groups by sealed opaque enveloped .Participants having age group between 17-24 years and diagnosed with WaLiDD score are included. Athletes and married women will be excluded. Outcome measures will be taken using Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) for pain, EQ-5D-5L questionnaire for quality of life, fatigue assessment scale for fatigue. Both Groups will receive same baseline treatment which is core muscle strength. Group A will receive aerobic exercises and Group B will receive Jacobson\'s progressive relaxation technique for 3 times in a week. The treatment will be given for 8 weeks. Outcome measures will be measured at baseline and after 8 weeks. Data analysis will be done by SPSS version 25.
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Group A will receive aerobic exercises for 3 times in a week.
Other: aerobic exercises
Group B will receive Jacobson\'s progressive relaxation technique for 3 times in a week.
Other: Jacobson's relaxation technique
Group A Duration of forty five minutes Warm up exercises for 10 minutes. Free active movement of upper limb, lower limb, and upper body, cross toe to touch dynamic stretches such as lunges, Achilles tendon and hamstrings stretching. The aerobic workout duration will be 25mins.. The aerobic exercise involved the following steps with15reps of each exercise and while changing the step slow marching step for 15second and then move towards the next step. single step touch, double step touch, step touch front and back ,grapevine, knee lift , lunge side and back, L step ,V step, jumping jacks. Cool down exercises for 10 minutes included slow marching, quadriceps and hamstring and stretching. Subjects were prohibited from aerobics during menstruation and data were recorded for two menstrual cycles.
Group B Jacobson's relaxation technique is a type of therapy that focuses on tightening and relaxing specific muscle groups in a sequence that makes you feel calmer and makes you aware of your body and physical sensations. It is also known as PMRT. (39) JPRT was applied three times a week from the estimated date of ovulation to the onset of the next menstruation. . The participants were in a supine position and were supported with cushions. The JPRT involves participants actively contracting muscles to create tension and then progressively releasing them. First of all, the participants were asked to contract the muscles tightly and hold for slow count of 5seconds (s) and then relax them completely for 10 s. At the same time, the participants practiced diaphragmatic breathing. The participants repeatedly performed JPMRT for each body part. Each session lasted about 20-30 min.
Also known as: Aerobic exercises and hypopressive
WaLlDD relaxation technique on pain, fatigue and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhea.
At baseline, the participant scored at the initial level on the WaLliDD scale, indicating their starting status. Over time, changes in the score reflect improvement or decline in the measured outcome. An increase in score suggests positive progress in the targeted domain, while a decrease indicates reduced functioning or worsening condition compared to baseline.
Time frame: 2 months
Fatigue Assessment Scale
At baseline, the participant's fatigue level is measured using the Fatigue Assessment Scale, providing a starting score of perceived fatigue. Changes in the score over time indicate variation in fatigue severity. A decrease from baseline reflects improvement (reduced fatigue), while an increase indicates worsening fatigue compared to the initial assessment.
Time frame: 2 months
EQ-5D-5-L-Questionnaire
The EQ-5D-5L is a standardized questionnaire used to assess health-related quality of life. It measures five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression, each rated on five levels of severity. It also includes a visual analog scale (VAS) where individuals rate their overall health. Higher scores indicate better perceived health status.
Time frame: 2 months
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Started Oct 2025 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Jul 2026, 9 months after the start.
Of 178 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Dysmenorrhea, half reached primary completion within 8 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 4 and three quarters within 16. This study's planned 9 months is above that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 188 studies reached it within 8 months; a quarter within 3 and three quarters within 16.
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