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Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea
Led by Kafrelsheikh University · Updated on 2026-01-21
32
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
23 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to investigate the effects of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) on women with primary dysmenorrhea (PD).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation on Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age ranges from 20-25 years old.
- Body mass index (BMI) doesn't exceed 30 kg/m2.
- Patients referred from a Gynecologist with a diagnosis of Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD).
- Patients have regular menstrual cycles.
- Patients suffer from pain located in the suprapubic area, abdomen, lower lumbar area, perineum, and/or medial aspect of the thighs during at least half of their annual menstrual cycles and/or in the last 3 cycles.
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients diagnosed with gynecological pathology.
- Patients taking oral contraceptives or had an intrauterine device implanted.
- Patients had bad obstetric situations or diseases that could interfere with participation.
- Patients have certain disorders including uncorrected coagulopathies, severe comorbid disorder, cancer in the last 5 years or at present, presence of erosions on the inner aspect of the ankle, severe mental disorders, or neuropathies affecting the lower limb.
- Patients who are smoking or taking oral sedatives.
- Patients had undergone surgery or childbirth in the last 6 months.
- Patients who are pregnant.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kafrelsheikh University (Faculty of Physical Therapy)
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt, 33516
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Amira R Darwish, MBBCH
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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