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Myofascial Release Technique in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea

Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2024-09-10

Plain-language 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 release technique is a widely used manual therapy method characterized by the application of low-load, long-duration mechanical forces to manipulate the myofascial complex. This technique aims to restore optimal length, alleviate pain, and improve function. This study aims to examine the effect of the myofascial release technique on central sensitization, myofascial trigger points, and menstrual symptoms in women with primary dysmenorrhea.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * 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

What they're measuring

Pain Pressure Threshold

Timeframe: Baseline (First menstruation cycle)

Pain Pressure Threshold

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 months

Central Sensitization

Timeframe: Baseline (First menstruation cycle)

Central Sensitization

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 months

Menstrual pain intensity

Timeframe: Baseline (First menstruation cycle)

Menstrual pain intensity

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06492148

SponsorGazi University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-02

Contact for this trial

Research Asisstant

+905535134631 beyzayazgan@gazi.edu.tr

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Dysmenorrhea Primary trials

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexFEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Pain Pressure Threshold

Timeframe: Baseline (First menstruation cycle)

Pain Pressure Threshold

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 months

Central Sensitization

Timeframe: Baseline (First menstruation cycle)

Central Sensitization

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 months

Menstrual pain intensity

Timeframe: Baseline (First menstruation cycle)

Menstrual pain intensity

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 3 months