Aerobic Exercise for Primary Dysmenorrhea
Launched by THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY · Dec 7, 2020
Trial Information
Current as of May 12, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Objectives: (1): To evaluate the effectiveness of high-intensity aerobic training (HIAT) on pain intensity, absenteeism, and academic performance among university students with primary dysmenorrhea. (2): To investigate the physiological mechanism(s) underlying aerobic exercise-induced analgesia in women with primary dysmenorrhea. (3) Compare the cost-effectiveness of HIAT against that for usual care to treat pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea.
Design and subjects: A mixed-methods study, including a cross-over RCT, and semi-structured focus groups, alongside economic evaluation, will...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • women in the age group of 18-24 years old;
- • non-pregnant;
- • having regular menstrual cycles with cycle lengths between 24 and 30 days;
- • experiencing an average menstrual pain intensity equal to or greater than 5 on a 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale; and
- • scoring low (\< 600 metabolic equivalent tasks \[MET\]/week) on the short-form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • women using oral contraceptive pills, hormonal therapy, or intrauterine devices;
- • women using over-the counter analgesics during menstruation to treat dysmenorrhea-associated pain and experience no pain relief with those analgesics; and
- • women participating in any formal exercise programme
About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a leading institution in applied research and education, dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in various fields, including health sciences. As a clinical trial sponsor, PolyU focuses on conducting rigorous and ethically sound research to enhance understanding of medical interventions and improve patient outcomes. The university leverages its multidisciplinary expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and collaboration with industry partners to facilitate groundbreaking studies that address pressing health challenges. Committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, PolyU aims to translate research findings into practical solutions that benefit society and contribute to the global advancement of healthcare.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Priya Kannan, PhD
Principal Investigator
The Hong Kong Polytechnic Unviersity
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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