Taping and PMR Effects in Primary Dysmenorrhea

Last updated: January 1, 2025
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Menstrual Disorders

Severe Premenstrual Symptom

Female Hormonal Deficiencies/abnormalities

Treatment

hot pack , K taping , Progressive muscle relaxation

Clinical Study ID

NCT06761755
REC/khushbu sohail
  • Ages 18-25
  • Female

Study Summary

The study is randomized controlled trial,The study conducted in two groups. Group A has given the kinesiology taping on the lower abdomen and back for 1-3 days with progressive muscle relaxation technique for 10-20 minutes and a baseline treatment hot pack at a time twice a day from the start of menstruation and Group B has receive the kinesiology taping on the lower abdomen and baseline treatment hot pack without progressive muscle relaxation technique for 1-3 days. The total treatment duration will be 6 weeks. The rationale of this study is to provide empirical evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of kinesiology taping and progressive muscle relaxation. By investigating the potential benefits of this intervention, healthcare professionals can make informed decisions about incorporating K-taping and PMR in primary dysmenorhea. Focusing on the impact of kinesiology taping and progressive muscle relaxation on pain,anxiety, and body awareness aligns with a patient-centered approach to care. The goal is not only to reduce symptoms but also to enhance overall well-being and functional capacity

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

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

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

Study Design

Total Participants: 30
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: hot pack , K taping , Progressive muscle relaxation
Phase:
Study Start date:
December 23, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
February 28, 2025

Study Description

The literature gap of the study is that upto our knowledge, there is little or no evidence found in previous researches on the combined effects of kinesiology taping in combination with progressive muscle relaxation technique in primary dysmenorrhea.

Connect with a study center

  • Ghurki hospital

    Lahore, Punjab 54000
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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