Effects of Kinesio Taping on Premenstrual Syndrome (NCT07155720) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Kinesio Taping on Premenstrual Syndrome
42 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized, single-blind study aimed to evaluate the effects of kinesio taping on PMS symptoms, happiness, and quality of life.
The primary question(s) it aimed to answer were:
Is there a significant difference in premenstrual symptoms, happiness, and quality of life between the kinesio taping intervention group and the sham taping placebo group?
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being 18 years of age or older
* Scoring at least 110 on the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale
* Having regular menstrual cycles between 28 and 35 days
* Not having any psychiatric diagnoses and not using psychiatric medications
* Not having any serious chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, thyroid disease, cardiovascular disease)
* Being willing to participate in the study and open to communication
* Not using oral contraceptives
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having been diagnosed with an allergic skin disease
* Being pregnant
* Having a history of allergy to kinesio tape
* Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
* Regularly using kinesio tape
* Having serious chronic illnesses
* Student groups taught by the practitioner and the researcher
* Voluntarily withdrawing from the study
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.