Plain-English translation of NCT07095725 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research explores how primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods) affects the muscles in your abdomen and lower back. Researchers want to understand whether menstrual pain changes how these muscles work and whether the effect is different depending on how severe your pain is. By measuring muscle activity in women with mild, moderate, and severe period pain, the study aims to fill an important gap in understanding how period pain impacts physical function.
Many women experience pain during their periods that affects their daily activities—some even miss school or work. Research suggests that menstrual pain may weaken the muscles that support your spine and abdomen, which could increase injury risk. However, no one has yet studied how muscle weakness varies with different levels of period pain severity, and this knowledge could help develop better treatments.
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You will be assigned to one of three groups based on how severe your menstrual pain is (mild, moderate, or severe). During the study, researchers will measure how your abdominal and back muscles work using specialized equipment that detects muscle activity. You will likely be asked to perform simple movements or exercises while these measurements are taken, probably during both painful and non-painful times of your cycle so researchers can compare the differences. The study involves visits to the research center where these muscle activity tests will be conducted.
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Egypt
Sponsor
Cairo University
Enrollment target
~72 participants
Started
July 2025
Primary completion
October 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Mahenour Esmail Shendy, Bachelor of Physical Therapy
Teaching Assistant of Physical Therapy For Women's Health- Misr University for Science and Technology
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