High intensity exercise for period pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if high-intensity interval training (short bursts of intense exercise) can help reduce period pain. It is for people who have not given birth and experience regular period pain.
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Who can take part
- Never given birth
- Regular period pain (score more than 5 on a 0-10 pain scale)
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30
- Currently do at least 45 minutes of exercise each week, but less than 75 minutes of intense exercise
- Can understand Spanish and sign a consent form
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