Somatic Movement Therapy vs Core Strengthening for PMS relief

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized trial compares two movement-based approaches for treating PMS in 18- to 35-year-old women diagnosed by ACOG criteria. Participants are randomized to Somatic Movement Therapy or Core Strengthening Exercises over six weeks, with sessions three times weekly. Outcomes include symptom severity, perceived stress, and quality of life measured by validated scales and analyzed with standard statistical methods. The study is conducted at Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital in Lahore, led by Riphah International University. The goal is to determine which approach provides greater relief and well-being for women with PMS.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 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

Exclusion Criteria:

* 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's running

• Ghurki Trust Hoapital
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Maryam Zahid, MS* — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PHD*
• Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 03324390125

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.