Muscle Energy Technique and Myofascial Chain Training for Menstrual Pain in Primary Dysmenorrhea … (NCT07058480) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Muscle Energy Technique and Myofascial Chain Training for Menstrual Pain in Primary Dysmenorrhea (METPD-25)
China30 participantsStarted 2024-12-15
Plain-language summary
This prospective clinical trial evaluates the effects of a non-pharmacological intervention combining muscle energy technique (MET) and myofascial chain (MFC)-based pelvic stabilization training in women with primary dysmenorrhea (PD). The study aims to determine whether this combined approach can improve pelvic alignment, reduce menstrual pain, and enhance static balance. Participants are assigned to either an experimental group receiving MET + MFC-based training or a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy. Outcomes include radiographic pelvic parameters, pain intensity, and balance performance.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Females aged 18-45 years
* Regular menstrual cycles
* Clinically diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea
* Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score ≥ 4 during menstruation for at least six consecutive months
* Radiographic evidence of pelvic tilt, sacral slope deviation, or frontal pelvic asymmetry
Exclusion Criteria:
* Secondary dysmenorrhea or diagnosed gynecological pathologies (e.g., endometriosis, ovarian cysts)
* Pregnancy or lactation
* Current use of hormonal contraceptives or hormone therapy
* Ongoing or recent physical therapy targeting the pelvis
* History of pelvic or spinal surgery
* Congenital or structural musculoskeletal disorders affecting the lumbopelvic region
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?
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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
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Change in menstrual pain intensity measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention), Week 4 (immediate post-intervention), and Week 12 (telephone follow-up to assess sustainability of treatment effects)