Pilates versus gym exercise for period pain
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two types of exercise — Pilates and gym workouts — to see which is better at easing period pain. If you have painful periods and are otherwise healthy, you might be able to join to help find a natural way to feel better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a healthy young woman who has not had sexual intercourse (virgin).
- You experience painful periods that are not caused by another medical condition (primary dysmenorrhea), as diagnosed by a gynecologist.
- You are between 17 and 25 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI, a measure of weight relative to height) is between 20 and 25.
- Your menstrual cycles are regular.
- You do not have any other gynecological problems, or heart, lung, liver, or kidney diseases.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether pelvic floor and diaphragmatic breathing exercises can reduce pain during periods. It is for women with primary dysmenorrhea who have not had a pregnancy or childbirth and are not on regular medications.
This study tests whether practicing yoga can help reduce nausea and pain during your period. If you join, you'll learn yoga exercises that might make your periods more comfortable.
This study tests whether different exercise programs can help reduce painful periods. It compares exercise types to see which works better for relieving menstrual cramps.
This study compares two natural approaches—regular aerobic exercise and progressive muscle relaxation—to help reduce painful periods. You'll be assigned to one approach and tracked to see which works better for mild to moderate period cramping.
This study tests a home exercise program to see if it can ease period cramps and improve how your brain and body work together during daily tasks. If you're a young woman with painful periods, it might offer a drug-free way to feel better.
This study tests whether a program of aerobic exercise can reduce period-related pain and stress in young women. It might help you feel better during your cycle if you are generally inactive and experience menstrual discomfort.
Hear when a new Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD) trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.