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comparison of two physical therapy approaches that can give relief from pain experienced by female population during menstrual cycle and also relating it with low back pain to improve their quality of life

Efficacy of myokinetic active release of trigger points versus dry cupping to reduce back pain and improve quality of life in reducing dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/11/077213
Enrollment
46
Registered
2024-11-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-12-09

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: X- New Technology

Interventions

Intervention1: Myokinetic active release technique.: Myokinetic active release technique is a soft tissue release technique where the patient is asked to Intervention2: Myokinetic Active release of tr

Sponsors

Lobsang Chonzom
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Females of 17-30 years of age. 2)Subjects experiencing dysmenorrhea. 3)Subjects willing to volunteer for Physiotherapy treatment. 4)Subjects having trigger points in rectus abdominis, quadratus lumborum and gluteus medius. 5)Subjects having regular menstrual cycle.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Fever 2)Inflammatory disease 3)Adenomyosis 4)Polyps 5)Fibroids 6)Post-natal dysmenorrhea 7)Endometriosis 8)Malignancy 9)Oral contraception 10)Ovarian cysts 11)Intrauterine devices 12)Cervical stenosis 13)Any other gynecological conditions

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) Timepoint: Visual Analogue Scale will be assessed at baseline and after the onset of next speculated menstrual period(after 4 weeks)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MEDI-Q)Timepoint: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire(MEDI-Q) will be evaluated at the baseline & after the onset of next speculated menstrual period(after 4 weeks)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactLobsang Chonzom

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dr.amannavneet@gmail.com8054304902

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026