Effect of Pelvic Floor-Based Training on Dysmenorrhea
ConditionDysmenorrhea
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-35
SponsorUskudar University
About this trial
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of patient education, knowledge levels and dysmenorrhea symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. The main question it aims to answer is the questions are as follows:
1. Is patient education effective in improving symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea? 2. Is there a relationship between knowledge level and symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea?
Participants will:
After the training group was given the training in 2 sessions, the participants were asked to apply the exercises in which the training was given. The control group applied conventional self-methods when dysmenorrhea symptoms occurred. The evaluations were made before the training and at the end of the first menstrual cycle.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Being diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea
Being between the ages of 18-35
Having a regular menstrual cycle
Volunteering to participate in the study
Disqualifiers
Not having a history of endometriosis or gynecological pathology •
Having a history of gynecological disease or surgery
Having a neurological or musculoskeletal problem
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Education and exercise
Other interventionTraining including information on pelvic floor and dysmenorrhea and exercise practices were given both theoretically and practically by physiotherapists.
Self-method like resting or heat
Other interventionClassical self-methods such as rest and heat application were applied.
Treatment groups
70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Interventional groupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Control groupActive comparator 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Visual Analog Scale
VAS , is used to determine the subjective perceived pain intensity. People with pain are expected to mark the pain intensity they feel on a 0-10 cm scale. The value of '0' indicates no pain, while the value of '10' indicates the most severe pain. VAS is used to assess menstrual pain intensity in individuals with primary dysmenorrhea.
Time frame
1 month2
Pelvic Floor Health Knowledge Test
PFHKT, was developed in Turkish by Wala'a and Çelenay to measure the knowledge level of people about the pelvic floor. Each correct answer to the questions in the test is given '1' point, each wrong or blank answer is given '0' point. The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is '0' and the highest score is '29'. An increase in the score obtained in the test, which has been studied for validity and reliability, indicates a higher level of knowledge.
Time frame
1 monthSecondary outcomes
1
Dysmenorrhea Affect Scale
DAS, was developed to provide a holistic assessment of dysmenorrhea. The scale includes health perception/management, nutrition and metabolism, excretion, activity and exercise, sleep and rest, cognition and perception, self-perception, role and relationship, sexuality and productivity in Gordon's functional health patterns model. There are items based on the topics of coping with stress and stress tolerance, values and beliefs. As the participants' scores on the scale increase, their level of being affected by dysmenorrhea also increases.
Time frame
1 monthSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov