The Effects of Sacroiliac Joint Manual Therapy on Autonomic Nervous System and Lower Abdominal Pa… (NCT05752864) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effects of Sacroiliac Joint Manual Therapy on Autonomic Nervous System and Lower Abdominal Pain in Women in Their 20s With Primary Dysmenorrhea
South Korea40 participantsStarted 2023-04-30
Plain-language summary
Disorders of the autonomic nervous system are considered another possible cause of dysmenorrhea. spinal manual threapty is acting on the parasympathetic and sympathetic nerves.
The sacrum affects all vertebrae, which affects the position of this bone, is thought to have a lot to do with dysmenorrhea.
In this study, by applying spinal manual threapty threapty to the sacroiliac joint in women in their 20s with primary dysmenorrhea, we tried to present an effective treatment method by evaluating the function of the autonomic nervous system and confirming the occurrence of pain in the lower abdomen.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 29 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Women between the ages of 20-29
* Regular menstrual cycle (24-32 days)
* Those who have had symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea for at least 1 year
* Those who have lower back pain symptoms related to menstrual pain of 5 or higher on the Visual Analysis Scale (VAS)
* The body mass index is between 20-30
* Positive reaction to Gillet test
Exclusion Criteria:
* pelvic inflammatory disease
* uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome. Those with gynecological findings such as endometriosis
* Those who have used an intrauterine contraceptive device
* Those who took birth control pills or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at the time of the experiment
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Heart Rate Variability
Timeframe: Change from baseline after intervention at 4 weeks, follow-up at 4 weeks