Effectiveness of Post Isometric Relaxation Technique Versus Simple Stretching Exercises for Pain … (NCT07052487) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Post Isometric Relaxation Technique Versus Simple Stretching Exercises for Pain and Physical Activity in Young Females With Primary Dysmenorrhea in Peshawar
Pakistan44 participantsStarted 2025-07-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial will compare the effectiveness of Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) versus Simple Stretching Exercises (SSE), each combined with standard physiotherapy modalities, for reducing menstrual pain and improving physical activity in young unmarried women with primary dysmenorrhea. Forty-four participants will be randomly assigned (1:1) to receive either PIR or SSE three times per week for eight weeks (24 total sessions). The study will identify which non-pharmacological intervention provides superior benefits for pain relief and daily function.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female participants aged 18-30 years.
* Self-identification as female.
* Unmarried students with regular menstrual cycles (24-35 days).
* Diagnosed primary dysmenorrhea with a WaLIDD score ≥ 5.
* Able and willing to participate in thrice-weekly physiotherapy sessions for eight weeks.
* Provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Secondary dysmenorrhea (e.g., endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease).
* Current use of hormonal contraceptives or any medication for menstrual pain.
* History of hip or pelvic surgery in the past year.
* Acute musculoskeletal injury or chronic pain conditions unrelated to dysmenorrhea.
* Neurological disorders affecting lower-limb muscle function.
* Contraindications to TENS or heat therapy (e.g., skin lesions, implanted electronic devices).
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Participation in another interventional trial within the past three months.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Severity of Pain
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (8 weeks total)
2
Physical Activity Level
Timeframe: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (8 weeks total)