Comparison of Different Physiotherapy Techniques in Dysmenorrhea

ConditionDysmenorrhea Primary

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexFemale

Age18-30

SponsorMedipol University

About this trial

This study is investigating the effects of myofascial release technique \& kinesiotape in managing dysmenorrhea

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea,

Moderate-to-severe pain during menstrual days 1-3,

Regular menstrual cycles for past 6 months

Disqualifiers

Secondary gynaecological conditions,

Current use of pain medications,

History of pregnancy

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

Myofascial Release Therapy (MRT) Group
Other intervention
Myofascial Release Therapy (MRT) involves hands-on palpation to detect fascial restrictions, followed by 60-90 seconds of sustained pressure to release tension. In the supine position, the target areas include the superficial fascia, transversalis fascia, and extraperitoneal fascia, while in the prone position, the focus shifts to the thoracolumbar fascia and the erector spinae complex. This technique aims to restore mobility and reduce restrictions within the fascial system. Frequency: Each patient will recieve a single session at their most painful day from this intervention.
Kinesiotape (KT) Group
Other intervention
Kinesio Taping (KT) Intervention Description: Participants will receive a standardized 3-tape sensory modulation technique using Kinesiotape, applied to the abdomen and sacrum to target fascial tension and visceral pain in primary dysmenorrhea. Procedure: Abdominal Application (Two Tapes, 0% Stretch): Horizontal Tape: Placed between the iliac crests (lower abdomen) to reduce fascial tension. Vertical Tape: Applied from the navel to the pubic symphysis to modulate visceral pain signaling. Sacral Application (One Tape, 15-25% Stretch): Horizontal Tape: Anchored across the S2-S4 vertebrae (at PSIS level) to activate the pain-gating mechanism via cutaneous-visceral reflexes. Frequency/Duration: Each participant will receive a single session at their most painful day from this intervention

Treatment groups

46 Participants

are divided into 2 treatment groups

Group A: Kinesiotape (KT) GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Group B: Myofascial Release Therapy (MRT) GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

It is a pain assessment tool featuring a 10-cm line marked "No pain" (0 cm) and "Worst pain imaginable" (10 cm). Patients indicate their pain level by marking the line, with scores measured in cm (0-10) and categorised as mild (0-3), moderate (4-6), or severe (7-10)

Time frame

Before the interventions, after 8 hours from the interventions, & 3-5 weeks post-intervention (first menstrual cycle after interventions)

Secondary outcomes

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS-29 Profile v2.0)

It is a quality of life scale that questions physical function, anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep disturbance, social roles and activities, pain interference and severity under its subheadings

Time frame

Before the interventions, after 8 hours from the interventions, & 3-5 weeks post-intervention (first menstrual cycle after interventions)

Sponsors and contacts

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Medipol University

Lead sponsor

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