Effects of Somatic Movement Therapy vs Core Strengthening in Premenstrual Syndrome

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Conditions studied: Premenstrual Syndrome

In brief

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a multifactorial disorder affecting women of reproductive age, causing physical discomfort, emotional instability, and reduced quality of life. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of Somatic Movement Therapy (SMT) and Core Strengthening Exercises (CSE) on symptom severity, perceived stress, and quality of life in 34 female participants aged 18-35 years diagnosed with PMS according to ACOG criteria. Group A will receive SMT, while Group B will perform CSE over a 6-week program. Outcomes will be measured using PSST, PSS-10, and WHOQOL-BREF, with data analyzed through SPSS version 27.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07642232

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

36

Starts

2025-05-05

Expected to finish

2026-08-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Females aged 18 to 35 years.
• Married and single women
• Regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days) for the past 6 months.
• Diagnosed with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) based on ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) criteria

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosed with PMDD or major psychiatric disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression).
• Using hormonal contraceptives or mood/menstruation-altering medications
• History of gynecological conditions (e.g., PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids).
• Presence of chronic illnesses (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, CVD, thyroid disorders)

Where it is running

• Ghurki Trust Hoapital — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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