Effects of kinesiology taping and relaxation techniques on menstrual 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 controlled trial investigates the effects of kinesiology taping combined with progressive muscle relaxation on primary dysmenorrhea. Participants are divided into two groups; one receives kinesiology taping and relaxation techniques, while the other receives only kinesiology taping and a hot pack. The treatment lasts for six weeks, focusing on pain relief, anxiety reduction, and body awareness. The study aims to fill a gap in existing literature regarding the efficacy and safety of these interventions for menstrual pain management.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* • Aged between 18-25 years

  * Unmarried female
  * Taking ≥4 points from Visual Analog Scale during menstrual cycle
  * Had moderate menstrual pain as measured by WaLLID score

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Complaints of low back pain due to any other pathology, any skin infection, sensitive skin or allergic to Kinesio Tape.

  * PCOD, Uterine/ ovarian tumor, Acute/ chronic pelvic pathology like PID, endometriosis, spinal pathology and deformity
  * Endometrial polyp, having a pelvic infection, using an intrauterine device, having venous congestion in the internal genital organs.
  * Who take analgesic

Where it's running

• Ghurki hospital
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Iqra Abdul ghafoor, PPDPT — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: imran NA amjad, PhD
• Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 03324390125

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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.