Connective Tissue Massage and Music-based Relaxation for Period Pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized, three-arm trial assigns women with primary dysmenorrhea to receive connective tissue massage, music-based progressive muscle relaxation, or no intervention as a control. Interventions occur from the estimated ovulation day in Cycle 0 through Cycle 1, with post-intervention and follow-up assessments in Cycle 2. Outcomes include pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, analgesic use, and menstrual symptoms. Baseline and follow-up visits are scheduled during specific days of menstrual cycles to standardize assessment. The study aims to determine if these nonpharmacologic approaches can alleviate menstrual pain and improve related symptoms.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Having a diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea made by a Gynecology and Obstetrics specialist
* Being between 18-30 years of age
* Being nulliparous
* Having a regular menstrual cycle (28 ± 7 days)
* Having menstrual pain intensity greater than 4 cm on the Visual Analog Scale for the last 6 months
* Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having been diagnosed at least 6 months prior with gastrointestinal, urogynecological, autoimmune, or psychiatric diseases and/or chronic pain syndromes
* Having any neurological or systemic disease
* Having a history of childbirth or previous pregnancy
* Being pregnant
* Using an intrauterine device (IUD)
* Having any pelvic pathology or history of pelvic surgery
* Chronic use of medications, including oral contraceptives or antidepressants
* Currently receiving anti-inflammatory, analgesic, or psychotherapeutic drug treatment
* Having irregular menstrual cycles (\<21 or \>35 days and/or cycle variation \>4 days)
* Presence of pathology indicating secondary dysmenorrhea

Where it's running

• Pamukkale University, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
  Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.