High-Intensity Interval Training and Menstrual Health Experience in Primary Dysmenorrhea.

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Supervised Online HIIT Program: The intervention consists of a total of 24 exercise sessions delivered over 12 weeks (frequency: 2 sessions per week). Each session is conducted online and supervised in real-time by a physical therapist. The 24 sessions follow a structured progression of high-intensity intervals, separated by active recovery periods.

Menstrual Health Workshop: A 2-hour online educational session covering menstrual cycle physiology, pain neurophysiology, and self-care strategies. This intervention aims to improve menstrual health literacy and provide tools for pain self-management

Study summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate whether a 12-week online supervised high-intensity interval training program can reduce menstrual pain and improve quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving an educational workshop and the HIIT program, and a control group receiving only the workshop. Additionally, the study seeks to understand the personal experience of these women through weekly health diaries, exploring how the intervention affects their relationship with their bodies and their menstruation. The ultimate goal is to offer new, non-pharmacological evidence-based tools for managing menstrual pain.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Change in Menstrual Pain Intensity — Baseline (Month 0), Post-intervention (Month 3), and Follow-up (Month 6, Month 9)
  Measured using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "the worst pain imaginable." Participants will report their peak pain intensity during their menstrual period.

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