Status:

RECRUITING

Myofascial Release Technique in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea

Lead Sponsor:

Gazi University

Conditions:

Dysmenorrhea Primary

Central Sensitisation

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

It has been found that women with dysmenorrhea have active trigger points, particularly in the rectus abdominis, oblique abdominal muscles, quadratus lumborum, and paraspinal muscles. The myofascial r...

Detailed Description

During the evaluation period, the participants' musculoskeletal pain threshold and tolerance will be measured using an algometer, about trigger points on the identified muscles (rectus abdominis, quad...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosed with Primary Dysmenorrhea according to the Primary Dysmenorrhea Consensus Guide,
  • Having regular menstruation in the last 6 months (28±7 days)
  • Those who had menstrual pain between 40 mm and 100 mm according to the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) in the last 6 months

Exclusion

  • Diagnosed with Secondary Dysmenorrhea,
  • Having given birth,
  • Those with serious gastrointestinal, urogynecological, or autoimmune diseases or other chronic pain syndromes,
  • Undergoing urogynecological surgery,
  • Those who are pregnant or suspected of pregnancy,
  • Those who use analgesics or non-pharmacological agents other than NSAIDs for menstrual pain,
  • Those using intrauterine or oral contraceptives,
  • Those taking extra supplements such as magnesium, which may affect treatment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 10 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 25 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06492148

Start Date

September 10 2024

End Date

September 25 2025

Last Update

November 21 2024

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Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06530