The Effect of Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach and Yoga in Adolescents With Dysmenorrhoea

Launched by ACIBADEM UNIVERSITY · May 1, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how yoga and cognitive exercise therapy can help teenage girls who experience dysmenorrhea, which is painful menstrual cramps that can affect their daily lives, school performance, and overall well-being. Many girls in this age group struggle with these symptoms, and since their families often prefer to avoid medications like birth control pills, this study is looking for alternative methods to relieve pain and improve quality of life through holistic practices.

To participate in this trial, girls aged 10 to 19 who have been diagnosed with dysmenorrhea by a doctor and can read and write in Turkish are eligible. Participants will engage in yoga and cognitive exercises, which are designed to help them manage their pain and improve their physical and emotional health. The study aims to see if these practices can reduce absenteeism from school, boost self-confidence, and lower feelings of depression. It's important to note that girls with certain medical conditions or previous experiences with yoga and cognitive therapy will not be included in the study.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being diagnosed with dysmenorrhea by a gynecologist and obstetrician,
• • Being between the ages of 10-19,
• • Being able to read and write Turkish,
• • Volunteering to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Being diagnosed with secondary dysmenorrhea,
• • Being diagnosed with another gynecological disease,
• • Having serious comorbidities (neurological and/or cardiovascular and/or musculoskeletal disorders, psychiatric, gastrointestinal, autoimmune),
• • Has a history of surgery involving the abdominal region, pelvic region and spine within the last year,
• • Previous experience with yoga and cognitive exercise therapy approaches,
• • People who are actively participating in a different study will not be included in the study.