Comparison of the Effects of Different Massage Techniques in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Primary Dysmenorrhea
• Interventions: Other: Connective tissue masage; Other: Classic massage group

• Registration Number: NCT05158036
• Lead Sponsor: Ataturk Training and Research Hospital

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of different massage techniques on pain, primary dysmenorrhea (PD)-related symptoms and functional and emotional influence in women with PD.

Detailed Description

Primary dysmenorrhea is defined as painful menstrual cramps without an underlying pelvic pathology or organic problem. Massage, which is one of the physiotherapy methods that reduces pain by acting on the autonomic nervous system and circulation, has an important place in the management of PD among non-pharmacological treatment approaches. In the literature, there are studies on the use of classical massage and connective tissue massage in women with PD for reducing menstrual pain and PD-related symptoms. However, to the best of our knowledge, no study has been found comparing classical massage and connective tissue massage in PD management.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2021-12
• Study Start: 2021-12
• Study First Submitted: 2021-12-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-12-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-12-02
• Study First Posted: 2021-12-15
• Last Update Posted: 2021-12-15
• Primary Completion: 2022-07
• Study Completion: 2022-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Over 18 years of age
• Women with a complaint of primary dysmenorrhea,
• Volunteer women who have a regular menstrual cycle (28 ± 7 days)
• Women who have menstrual pain intensity greater than 40 mm according to the Visual Analogue Scale considering the last 6 months

Exclusion Criteria

• Having gastrointestinal, urogynecological, autoimmune, psychiatric diseases and/or other chronic pain syndromes,
• Those who have given birth,
• Those who have a pregnancy status,
• Those who use intrauterine devices,
• Those who have had pelvic surgery,
• Those who use chronic medications, including oral contraceptives or antidepressants, for at least 6 months before the study,
• Those with a pathological history and radiological findings showing secondary dysmenorrhea

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Connective tissue massage group	Connective tissue masage	Connective tissue massage will be applied to the lumbosacral, lower thoracic, abdominal and anterior pelvic regions 5 days a week, from the estimated date of ovulation until the onset of the next menstrual bleeding. The application will take approximately 15 minutes. During the massage, the physiotherapist will bring the tip of the middle finger of the hand into contact with the patient's skin and apply traction to the skin. During the treatment of the lumbar region, the patient will be in the sitting position, during the treatment of the abdominal and anterior pelvic region, the patient will be in the supine position.
Classic massage group	Classic massage group	Classical massage will be applied to the lumbal and abdominal region 5 days a week, from the estimated date of ovulation until the next menstrual bleeding begins. The application will take approximately 15 minutes. During the massage, the physiotherapist will apply stroking and kneading movements by using baby oil. During the treatment of the lumbal region, the patient will be in the prone position; during the treatment of the abdominal region, the patient will be in the supine position.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain intensity	change from baseline at an average of 2 weeks	Menstrual pain intensity will be evaluated with Visual Analogue Scale.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pressure pain threshold	change from baseline at an average of 2 weeks	Pressure pain threshold will be evaluated with algometer
Primary dysmenorrhea (PD)-related symptoms	change from baseline at an average of 2 weeks	Severity of PD-related symptoms will be evaluated Visual Analogue Scale.
Functional and emotional effects	change from baseline at an average of 2 weeks	Functional and emotional effects will be evaluated with Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea Scale.