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Study NCT ID:
NCT06339918
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2024-11-20
First Post:
2024-03-25
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Combined Effects of Kegel Exercises and 4-7-8 Breathing Technique in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Combined Effects of Kegel Exercises and 4-7-8 Breathing Technique on Pain Intensity, Symptom Severity and Functional Activity in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2024-11
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
A randomized clinical trial will be conducted at Riphah International University QIE Campus in Lahore, using non-probability convenience sampling with 28 participants. Criteria include women aged 14-26, nulliparous, experiencing primary dysmenorrhea, with normal menstrual cycles and the ability to exercise independently. Group A will receive kegel exercises and 4-7-8 breathing techniques over 8 weeks, while Group B will only receive the breathing technique. Assessments will be done on menstrual cycle days, with follow-ups at weeks 4 and 8 using specific scales. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 27.
Detailed Description:
This study will be a randomized clinical trial. Riphah International University QIE Campus in Lahore will serve as the site of data collecting and intervention services. Non-probability convenience sampling will be the method of sampling. The study's sample size will be 28 participants. Inclusion criteria for this study will be: women between ages 14-26 years, nulliparous women, with a score greater than 4 in WALIDD primary dysmenorrhea intensity scales, history of normal menstrual cycles that lasts 3-7 days and ranged from 21- 35 days, ability to perform exercises independently. Group A will be given kegel exercises as well as 4-7-8 breathing techniques for a total of 8 weeks with 4 sessions per week. Whereas, group B will be given the 4-7-8 breathing technique only. Initial assessment will be taken on the 3rd day of menstrual period. Follow-up assessment will be taken after week 4 post interventions and final assessment will be done after week 8 post intervention. WaLIDD primary dysmenorrhea intensity scale, Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PESQ), and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) will be the data collecting instruments.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: