Impact of Japanese Acupressure “Shiatsu” on Cycle Rhythm in Amenorrheic Athletes.

Impact of Japanese Acupressure “Shiatsu” on restoration of menses in Amenorrheic Athletes

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12612000758808

Enrollment

Registered

2012-07-17

Start date

2011-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

The primary objective of this study was to find out if shiatsu can cause restoration of menses in amenorrheic athletes. Subjects were randomized in 2 equal groups, a study group and a control group. The study group had regular sessions of shiatsu 3 times weekly for 3 months and twice weekly for 3 months.

Interventions

acupressure is finger pressure conducted by professional therapist on certain points on abdomen and back according to Chinese Meridian concept for 45minutes session administered 3 times per week for 3 months, and twice weekly for 3 more months.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Parallel

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Open (masking not used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

19 Years to 25 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

amenorrheic athletes

Exclusion criteria

other endocrine disease

Outcome results