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Effects of Sacral Release Technique and Lumbar Mobilization in Primary Dysmenorrhea.

ConditionDysmenorrhea
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age13-19
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

The aim of this study is to determine the comparative effects of sacral release technique and lumbar mobilization in pain, symptoms severity and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhea.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Unmarried female

Diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea through WaLIDD Score

Regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days)

Pain score of > 4 on the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) during menstruation

Disqualifiers

Any pelvic inflammatory disease

Obesity

PCOS

Spinal deformity

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • SACRAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE

    Other intervention

    The therapist will maintain gentle, sustained holds for 3 to 5 minutes per repetition, with 2 to 3 repetitions per session. Each session lasted 15 to 20 minutes. 3 times per week over a period of two consecutive menstrual cycles, for six-weeks period

  • LUMBAR MOBILIZATION

    Other intervention

    Treatments will be administered three times per menstrual cycle over a six-weeks period

Treatment groups

46 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: SACRAL RELEASE TECHNIQUEExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: LUMBAR MOBILIZATIONActive comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a unidimensional scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain). The NPRS demonstrates excellent test-retest reliability, with Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC) typically above 0.90, indicating stability of responses over time. Its internal consistency has been shown to be high, with Cronbach's alpha values ranging from 0.86 to 0.95, reflecting a strong degree of reliability. The tool also has validity as it correlates significantly with other pain-related outcome measures domains of quality-of-life instruments

Time frame
6th week
2

Menstrual Symptom Questionnaire (MSQ)

It is a validated instrument designed to assess the frequency and intensity of common menstrual-related symptoms, including pain, mood changes, fatigue, bloating, and general discomfort. It provides a comprehensive overview of both physical and emotional aspects of menstruation, making it suitable for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions in conditions like primary dysmenorrhea. The scale demonstrates acceptable internal consistency, with a reported Cronbach's alpha of 0.78, indicating reliable measurement across diverse symptom domain

Time frame
6th week
3

EuroQol-5 Dimension Questionnaire (EQ-5D)

The EuroQol-5 Dimension Questionnaire (EQ-5D) is assessing health-related quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea. The internal consistency of the EQ-5D in related populations have reported a Cronbach's alpha ranging from 0.70 to 0.89, indicating acceptable to excellent reliability

Time frame
6th week

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

Sponsors and contacts

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Riphah International University

Lead sponsor

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