Effects of kinesiology taping and relaxation techniques on menstrual pain
Combined Effects of Kinesiology Taping and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Pain, Anxiety and Body Awareness in Primary Dysmenorrhea
This study is testing if combining kinesiology taping with relaxation techniques can help women with menstrual pain feel better compared to just using kinesiology taping and a hot pack.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06761755 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are unmarried females aged 18-25 who experience moderate menstrual pain.
Not a fit: Patients with underlying pelvic pathologies or those taking analgesics may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a non-pharmacological approach to effectively manage menstrual pain in young women.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited evidence on the combined effects of kinesiology taping and progressive muscle relaxation, similar interventions have shown promise in managing pain in other contexts.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- 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
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.