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Effects of Somatic Movement Therapy Versus Core Strengthening Exercises on Symptom Severity, Perceived Stress, and Quality of Life in Premenstrual Syndrome
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 35
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• 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
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Ghurki Trust Hoapital
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Imran Amjad, PHD*
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
03324390125
Backup
Imran Amjad, PHD*
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
0515481826
Time Frame
Start Date:2025-05-05
Estimated Completion Date:2026-08-15
Participants
Target number of participants:36
Treatments
Active_comparator: Group A: Somatic Movement Therapy (SMT)
Participants in this group will receive somatic movement therapy sessions, including centering and breath awareness, gentle somatic movements (such as pelvic tilts and shoulder rolls), guided body scanning with proprioceptive cues, and mindfulness-based relaxation techniques. The focus will be on body awareness, stress reduction, and mindful movement integration.
Experimental: Group B: Core Strengthening Exercises
Participants in this group will perform structured core strengthening exercises targeting abdominal, pelvic, and lower back muscles. The sessions will include warm-up routines, progressive core activation exercises (e.g., planks, bridges, bird-dog), and cool-down stretches aimed at improving physical stability, reducing musculoskeletal discomfort, and enhancing overall physical function