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Effect of Zumba Dance on Premenstrual Tension

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · May 17, 2018

Trial Information

Current as of July 24, 2025

Completed

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ClinConnect Summary

Each female sets her experience of 47 manifestations on a 6 point scale separately for the premenstrual, menstrual and intermenstrual phases of her latest and worst menstrual cycle. Daily Symptoms Report will be filled at the start and at end of the study (before and after performing swimming exercise) Females in group I will be instructed to engage into 12 classes of 60-minute Zumba® fitness over an 8-week period Each class was one hour in length and a recovery period of at least 48 hours will be taken between classes. The Zumba® fitness scheduling of sessions will be self-selected by the ...

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • 1. Age:18-25 years.
  • 2. BMI :18-25 kg/m2.
  • 3. A regular menstrual cycle of 23-35 days duration.
  • 4. No previous practice of Zumba.
  • 5. Free from musculoskeletal injury.
  • 6. All women did not use oral contraceptive pills or any psychotropic agents.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • 1. Pregnancy.
  • 2. Metabolic/cardiorespiratory contraindications to physical exercise.
  • 3. Cigarette smokers.
  • 4. Recovering from a major injury or illness; or using anti-inflammatory, hyperlipidemia or hypertension medication.
  • 5. any abnormality in ovulation or those with pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID) or a history of endometriosis.
  • 6. Women with endocrine abnormality as diabetes mellitus, thyroid, pituitary, or ovarian disorders.
  • 7. Women who are taking any hormonal drugs or drugs that affect hormones as antidepressant drugs during the preceding three months before the study.

About Cairo University

Cairo University, a premier institution in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and education through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on improving healthcare outcomes, the university collaborates with various stakeholders to conduct rigorous scientific studies that address critical health challenges. Leveraging its extensive resources and expert faculty, Cairo University aims to contribute valuable insights to the medical community and enhance patient care both locally and globally. Through its commitment to ethical research practices and excellence, the university plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in the region.

Locations

Cairo, , Egypt

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

AHMED SAMY, MD

Principal Investigator

Cairo University

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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