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Effects of Myofascial Release and Electrical Stimulation in Chronic Pelvic Pain

Pakistan24 participantsStarted 2023-01-01

Plain-language summary

Myofascial pelvic pain (MFPP) caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) is a major contributor to chronic pelvic pain in women.In females,pelvic pain is the single most common indication for referral to women's health services.Pelvic floor physical therapy with myofascial release improve mobility and reduce pain by releasing the painful trigger points.Tools that will be used,for pain numerical pain scale (NPS),functional pelvic pain scale(FPPS) and pelvic floor impact questionnaire-7 will be used to asses pain and functionality.

Who can participate

Age range25 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 25-40 years, * Presence of persistent chronic pelvic pain * \>4 points on a 10 point numeric rating scale for atleast more than 3 months, * Atleast 1 active MTrp in one of the muscle groups including the obturator internus, * levator ani,piriformis and coccygeus on pelvic examination. Exclusion Criteria: * Prolapse of the pelvic organ, * Pregnency, * Fibromyalgia

What they're measuring

NPRS (Numeric Pain Rating Scale)

Timeframe: 4 weeks

FPPS (Functional Pelvic Pain Scale)

Timeframe: 4 weeks

PFIQ-7 (Pelvic Floor Impact Questionaire)

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05851742

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-01

Contact for this trial

Imran Amjad, Phd

03324390125 imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

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