Effect of Primary Dysmenorrhea on Muscle Activity in Young Adult Females

ConditionPrimary Dysmenorrhea

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phaseNot listed

Trial typeObservational

Biological sexFemale

Age18-25

SponsorCairo University

About this trial

This study aims to investigate the effect of primary dysmenorrhea on the activity of the abdominal and back muscles in young adult females.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

All females clinically diagnosed with PD, as confirmed and referred by a gynecologist.

Age ranges from 18 to 25 years.

BMI ranges from 20 to 25 kg/m2 .

Onset of menstrual pain 6-24 months after menarche.

Disqualifiers

Menstrual irregularity.

Use of antidepressant or steroid drugs.

Secondary dysmenorrhea.

Musculoskeletal problems in the abdominal region, pelvic region, or spine.

Trial population

Young adult females with primary dysmenorrhea

Trial design

Design model

Case-control

Time perspective

Cross-sectional

Treatments tested in this trial

Record EMG maximum amplitude from rectus abdominis, erector spinae L3 level
Diagnostic test
EMG Electrode Placement and Muscle Assessment: Electrodes for the rectus abdominis were placed longitudinally at the umbilical level. For the erector spinae, L3 was located using a line between the posterior superior iliac crests, and electrodes were placed \~3 cm lateral to the L3 spinous process. Assessment: Rectus Abdominis: In the crook-lying position, participants performed a slow curl-up (\~35-40°), holding for 10 seconds. Erector Spinae: In the prone position with a 10-cm pad under the abdomen, participants lifted the upper body with neutral cervical alignment for 10 seconds. Each test was repeated three times with 2-minute rest intervals.

Treatment groups

72 Participants

are divided into 3 treatment groups

Group A: Group A: Mild dysmenorrhea1 intervention

Group B: Group B: Moderate dysmenorrhea1 intervention

Group C: Group C: Severe dysmenorhhea1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

Activity of rectus abdominis muscle

Maximum voluntary contraction in (μV) of rectus abdominis using electromyography device (EMG)

Time frame

3 months

Activity of erector spinae muscle at L3 vertebrae Level

Maximum voluntary contraction in (μV) of erector spinae at L3 Level using electromyography device (EMG)

Time frame

3 Month

Sponsors and contacts

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Cairo University

Lead sponsor

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