Comparison of the Effects of Different Massage Techniques in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 50
- 主要终点
- Pain intensity
研究概览
简要总结
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.
详细描述
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.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •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
排除标准
- •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
研究组 & 干预措施
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.
干预措施: Classic massage group (Other)
Connective tissue massage group
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.
干预措施: Connective tissue masage (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Pain intensity
时间窗: change from baseline at an average of 2 weeks
Menstrual pain intensity will be evaluated with Visual Analogue Scale.
次要结局
- Pressure pain threshold(change from baseline at an average of 2 weeks)
- Primary dysmenorrhea (PD)-related symptoms(change from baseline at an average of 2 weeks)
- Functional and emotional effects(change from baseline at an average of 2 weeks)
研究者
Seyda TOPRAK CELENAY
associate professor
Ataturk Training and Research Hospital