Kinesio Taping vs Tele-Pilates for PMS

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Premenstrual Disorder

• Registration Number: NCT07063472
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) has a wide variety of signs and symptoms, including physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms severe enough to disrupt daily activities. Objective: The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a Tele-Pilates intervention and Kinesio Taping in managing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Detailed Description

Ninety female participants aged 18 to 25 diagnosed with PMS were randomly assigned to one of three groups: the Kinesio Taping group (KT), the Tele-Pilates Exercise group (TP), or the Control group (CG). The KT group received taping intervention for eight weeks, the TP group engaged in an eight-week Tele-Pilates exercise program, while the CG maintained their usual routines without intervention. The Premenstrual Syndrome Questionnaire (PMSQ) was used to evaluate a range of PMS symptoms, including anxiety (PMS-A), depression (PMS-D), cravings (PMS-C), hyperhydration (PMS-H), other associated symptoms, and two menstruation-related symptoms: cramps and backache

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2025-03-01
• Study Completion: 2025-03-01
• Status Verified: 2025-06
• Study First Submitted: 2025-06-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-07-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-02
• Study First Posted: 2025-07-14
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

• Eligible participants had a regular menstrual cycle lasting 28 to 31 days for at least the previous three months, a visual analog scale (VAS) pain score of 4.0 or higher, and a normal body mass index (BMI)

Exclusion Criteria

• Pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis
• The use of analgesics or oral contraceptives during the study period

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The Premenstrual Syndrome Questionnaire (PMSQ)	The participants answered the questionnaire items before the study course and after 8 weeks.	The Premenstrual Syndrome Questionnaire (PMSQ) is a validated and reliable evaluation method for assessing PMS symptoms. It comprises five subscales: PMS-anxiety (PMS-A), PMS-depression (PMS-D), PMS-craving (PMS-C), PMS-hyperhydration (PMS-H), and a subscale for other associated symptoms. Additionally, the assessment includes two symptoms frequently reported during the initial two days of menstruation-cramps and backache. The PMS-A subscale addresses affective symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, mood swings, and nervous tension. PMS-D encompasses depressive symptoms, including depression, crying, forgetfulness, confusion, and insomnia. PMS-C evaluates somatic and behavioral symptoms such as increased appetite, headaches, fatigue, dizziness or fainting, and palpitations. PMS-H focuses on fluid retention, weight gain, breast tenderness, and abdominal bloating. The Other symptoms subscale covers a ra. The total PMSQ score ranges from 1 to 84, with higher scores indicating more severe

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinics, Alsalam University; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Tanta, Egypt