N94.4
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The participants of the intervention group will create a baseline before they start getting osteopathic tests and treatments. The baseline data will be documented during the last menstrual cy
Sponsors
Praxis für Osteopathische Medizin Plathner
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
12 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Female patients can be included if they are from 12 to 55 years, have a regular menstrual cycle (±10 days) and are diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea by their general practitioner or gynecologist. They need to have a pain intensity (API) during menstruation exceeding 50% of NRS maximum (DDP) assessed by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) - Voluntary participation - Understanding and reading of the German language - Age 12 to 55 years of age - Existing menstruation - Regular cycle (+/- 10 days) - Diagnosed primary dysmenorrhea by a physician (date not older than 12 months) - Pain intensity of at least 50% (NRS) at least one day of menstruation - Accepting and signing the information sheet regarding careful record keeping - Submission of the signed consent form for minors in addition, the signature of a parent or guardian
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - contraceptives - pregnancy - abuse (i.e. alcohol, drugs) - hormonal treatment of pain (must be at least 6 months ago) - all conditions that make a medical treatment necessary, which may influence the menstrual cycle - neurological diseases (i.e. treatment with steroids or opiates) - secondary dysmenorrhea - mental illness which must be treated with psychotropics
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome measures are pain intensity (NRS) and duration of pain. These data is recorded by using a menstrual diary. The complaints are documented during at least three cycles of menstruation. The participants in the intervention group get five osteopathical treatments. After three further menstrual cycles the participants document a last menstruation for the follow-up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcome measures are the amount of ingested pain medications and osteopathic dysfunctions. These are captured by pill-counting in the menstrual diary as well as the documentation of osteopathic treatments. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMaximilian Plathner
Praxis für Osteopathische Medizin Plathner
Outcome results
None listed