Pelvic nerve mobilization for menstrual pain
Official title: Efficacy of Pelvic Nerve Mobilization in Reducing Symptoms of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by University of Hail · NCT07354451 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will test whether external pelvic nerve mobilization can reduce menstrual pain and related symptoms in university women aged 18–30 with primary dysmenorrhea.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Hail Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sialkot) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 20, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07354451 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are female university students aged 18–30 with regular cycles, a clinical diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea, and average menstrual pain of 5 or greater on a visual analog scale.
✕Probably not a fit
Women with secondary causes of pelvic pain (for example endometriosis, fibroids, or pelvic inflammatory disease), prior pelvic or spinal surgery, neurological disorders, current pregnancy or lactation, or ongoing manual therapy are unlikely to benefit or are excluded from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Primary dysmenorrhea causes painful periods in the absence of identifiable pelvic disease and often leads to reduced quality of life and missed academic time. This single-blind, parallel-group randomized trial will randomly assign eligible women to receive either external pelvic nerve mobilization or a sham manual therapy across three consecutive menstrual cycles. The intervention is an entirely external, non-invasive physiotherapy technique intended to restore pelvic and lumbosacral nerve mobility and reduce neural sensitivity. Outcomes include pain intensity, menstrual distress, quality of life, pelvic tenderness, analgesic use, and academic absenteeism.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this non-drug, non-invasive therapy could lower menstrual pain and improve daily functioning and attendance for young women with primary dysmenorrhea.
How similar studies have gone: There is some preliminary physiotherapy and neurodynamic evidence suggesting benefit for pelvic pain syndromes, but high-quality randomized trials specifically using external pelvic nerve mobilization for primary dysmenorrhea are limited, so the approach is relatively novel in this condition.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female university students aged 18-30 years * Regular menstrual cycles (24-35 days) * Clinically diagnosed primary dysmenorrhea * Average menstrual pain intensity ≥ 5 on Visual Analog Scale * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Secondary dysmenorrhea (e.g., endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease) * History of pelvic or spinal surgery * Neurological disorders * Current pregnancy or lactation * Current physiotherapy or manual therapy treatment * Contraindications to manual therapy
Where it's running
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International Institute of Science Arts and Technology
Sialkot, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: raheela kanwal sheikh, phd
- Email: r.sheikh@uoh.edu.sa
- Phone: +966564194172
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.