Comparison of Myofascial Release and Kinesiotaping Techniques in the Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 46
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
研究概览
简要总结
This study is investigating the effects of myofascial release technique & kinesiotape in managing dysmenorrhea
详细描述
Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological disorder characterized by painful menstruation manifested by severe cramps in the lower abdomen. Recent epidemiological studies indicate a global prevalence of 50-90% among women (10-20% with severe symptoms); in Türkiye, studies show a prevalence of 75-85%.Dysmenorrhea is divided into two types: primary dysmenorrhea (PD) and secondary dysmenorrhea. PD is painful menstruation without any underlying pathological condition. The main goal of dysmenorrhea treatment is to significantly improve the patient's well-being and quality of life (QoL) by effectively relieving pain and relieving symptoms by targeting physiological mechanisms. There are various physiotherapy methods that can be used to reduce this pain, such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), cryotherapy, myofascial release therapy (MRT), and kinesiology taping (KT).
This single-blind randomized controlled trial will investigate the acute therapeutic effects of Myofascial Release Technique (MRT) versus Kinesio Taping (KT) in 46 females aged 18-30 years with PD. Participants will be randomised into Group 1 (MRT; n = 23) or Group 2 (KT; n = 23), receiving a single intervention session during their most painful menstrual day
All participants will be asked to fill out 3 forms, namely a sociodemographic questionnaire covering age, height, BMI, age at menarche and duration of menstruation, a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess pain level and a Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement System (PROMIS-29 Profile v2.0) to measure quality of life (QoL) at 3 time points (pre-intervention, 8 hours after intervention ,and 3-5 weeks post intervention (at the first menstrual cycle after intervention).
Statistical analyses will be conducted by using SPSS 27.0 (IBM Corp.), with a priori power analysis confirming 95% power (α = 0.05; G*Power v3.1.9.7). Data normality will be verified via the Shapiro-Wilk test. Independent Samples t-tests will compare interventional effects between groups, while one-way ANOVA (with LSD post-hoc tests) will analyze multi-point QoL changes. Paired Samples t-tests will evaluate within-group temporal changes (pre vs. post-intervention).
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 30 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea,
- •Moderate-to-severe pain during menstrual days 1-3,
- •Regular menstrual cycles for past 6 months
排除标准
- •Secondary gynaecological conditions,
- •Current use of pain medications,
- •History of pregnancy
结局指标
主要结局
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
时间窗: Before the interventions, after 8 hours from the interventions, & 3-5 weeks post-intervention (first menstrual cycle after interventions)
It is a pain assessment tool featuring a 10-cm line marked "No pain" (0 cm) and "Worst pain imaginable" (10 cm). Patients indicate their pain level by marking the line, with scores measured in cm (0-10) and categorised as mild (0-3), moderate (4-6), or severe (7-10)
次要结局
- Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS-29 Profile v2.0)(Before the interventions, after 8 hours from the interventions, & 3-5 weeks post-intervention (first menstrual cycle after interventions))
研究者
Salma Abdelzaher
Physiotherapist
Medipol University