Cognitive exercise therapy vs. yoga for teen period pain
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This study compares two non-drug treatments—a cognitive exercise therapy approach and yoga—to see which helps reduce pain and improve quality of life in teenagers with period pain. If you are between 10 and 19, have moderate to severe menstrual cramps, and have never given birth, you may be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 19 years old
- You have had your period for at least 6 to 12 months
- Your menstrual pain is moderate to severe (4 or higher on a 0-to-10 pain scale)
- You have been diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea (period pain not caused by another condition)
- You have never given birth
- You can read and write in Turkish
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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