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Pelvic Nerve Mobilization for Primary Dysmenorrhea
Led by University of Hail · Updated on 2026-04-29
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
40 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Hail
Lead Sponsor
H
Health Education Research Foundation (HERF)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Primary dysmenorrhea is a highly prevalent condition among young women and is associated with significant pain, reduced quality of life, and academic absenteeism. Although non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used, many women seek non-pharmacological alternatives due to limited effectiveness or adverse effects. Emerging evidence suggests that altered pelvic neurodynamics may contribute to dysmenorrheic pain. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of external pelvic nerve mobilization in reducing menstrual pain and associated symptoms among university women with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants aged 18-30 years will be randomly allocated to receive either external pelvic nerve mobilization or a sham manual therapy intervention across three consecutive menstrual cycles. Outcomes will include pain intensity, menstrual distress, quality of life, pelvic tenderness, analgesic consumption, and academic absenteeism.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Pelvic Nerve Mobilization for Primary Dysmenorrhea
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female university students aged 18-30 years
- Regular menstrual cycles between 24 and 35 days
- Clinically diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea
- Average menstrual pain intensity of 5 or higher on Visual Analog Scale
- Willing to participate and provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Secondary dysmenorrhea such as endometriosis, fibroids, or pelvic inflammatory disease
- History of pelvic or spinal surgery
- Neurological disorders
- Current pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Receiving current physiotherapy or manual therapy treatments
- Contraindications to manual therapy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
International Institute of Science Arts and Technology
Sialkot, Pakistan
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
R
raheela kanwal sheikh, phd
CONTACT
F
farah ahmed, PP-DPT
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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