Efficacy of myokinetic active release of trigger points versus dry cupping to reduce back pain and improve quality of life in reducing dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 46
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Dysmenorrhea(painful menstruation)has been prevalent as shown by literature review, therefore it was stated that not much of RCTs has been performed in this particular subject area, also there has been documentation done that Dysmenorrhea is related with low back pain as well particularly involving trigger points in Quadratus Lumborum, Rectus Abdominis and Gluteus Medius musculature as both pelvic area and low back muscles are supplied by same nerve root by its autonomous and peripheral parts. This study will be a comparative study between two Physiotherapy techniques, out of both which shows more efficacy in reducing back pain which will eventually impact Dysmenorrhea and increase the quality of life in young females has been aim and objective of the study. If proven otherwise, the results of the study can be informative for other Physiotherapy community and industrial stakeholders which can be implemented on masses ad can putt light on less explored female-based issues, Dysmenorrhea being one of many.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 17.00 Year(s) to 30.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- Female
Inclusion Criteria
- •Females of 17-30 years of age.
- •Subjects experiencing dysmenorrhea.
- •Subjects willing to volunteer for Physiotherapy treatment.
- •Subjects having trigger points in rectus abdominis, quadratus lumborum and gluteus medius.
- •Subjects having regular menstrual cycle.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Fever 2)Inflammatory disease 3)Adenomyosis 4)Polyps 5)Fibroids 6)Post-natal dysmenorrhea 7)Endometriosis 8)Malignancy 9)Oral contraception 10)Ovarian cysts 11)Intrauterine devices 12)Cervical stenosis 13)Any other gynecological conditions.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)
Time Frame: Visual Analogue Scale will be assessed at baseline and after the onset of next speculated menstrual period(after 4 weeks)
Secondary Outcomes
- Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MEDI-Q)(Menstrual Distress Questionnaire(MEDI-Q) will be evaluated at the baseline & after the onset of next speculated menstrual period(after 4 weeks))
Investigators
Lobsang Chonzom
LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY