Effects of Kinesio Taping on Menstrual Pain
The Immediate Effect of Kinesio Taping on Pain, Menstrual Symptoms, Fear of Movement, and Sleep Quality in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial
This study tests if kinesio taping can help young women with menstrual pain feel better and improve their sleep compared to a fake taping.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Okan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06990815 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of kinesio taping on pain, menstrual symptoms, fear of movement, and sleep quality in women suffering from primary dysmenorrhea. It compares the outcomes of kinesio taping with a sham taping group to assess its effectiveness. The approach focuses on non-pharmacological treatment methods to alleviate symptoms associated with menstrual pain. Participants will be nulliparous women aged 18 to 24 who have been diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nulliparous women aged 18 to 24 with a confirmed diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea.
Not a fit: Patients with secondary dysmenorrhea or those who have had childbirth or pregnancy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-invasive treatment option for women experiencing debilitating menstrual pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for kinesio taping in pain management, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being a nulliparous woman aged between 18 and 24 years * Having a diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea confirmed by a physician, * Being literate * Cooperating in completing the assessment scales * Scoring one or above on the Weissman Scale * Agreeing to participate in the study * Having regular menstruation in the last 6 months * Being willing and voluntary to participate in the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosis of secondary dysmenorrhea * Using contraceptive pills * Having a history of childbirth or pregnancy * Having irregular menstrual cycles (menstrual cycle length less than 21 days or longer than 35 days) * Having any pelvic pathology or history of pelvic surgery * Having gastrointestinal, urogynecological, autoimmune, psychiatric, neurological diseases, or other chronic pain syndromes.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Istanbul Okan University — Istanbul, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Emine Atici, Assoc. Prof.
- Email: emine.atici@okan.edu.tr
- Phone: 90 532 478 86 48
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.