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Comparison of the effect of two methods of acupressure and massage with ice on huko point on pain intensity

Comparison of the effect of two methods of acupressure and massage with ice on hoku point on pain intensity

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200624047911N1
Enrollment
120
Registered
2021-02-05
Start date
2020-07-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

dysmenorrhea. Pain and other conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Ice therapy at Hoku point. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Massage on the hoku point. Intervention 3: Control group: Ice therapy near Hoku point.

Sponsors

Sirjan School of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 28 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Single Experience painful menstruation in previous cycles Age between 18-28 years Regular menstrual cycle Lack of diseases such as hormonal disorders, heart disease, thyroid, diabetes, asthma, kidney disease History of medication such as corticosteroids, painkillers, contraceptives Willingness to cooperate No history of polycystic ovary disease

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Less than 6 months before menarche (first menstruation in women) The patient has cognitive impairment or mental illness History of coagulation disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The severity of menstrual pain is measured on a VAS scale. Timepoint: Half an hour before the intervention, during the intervention, half an hour after the intervention. Method of measurement: VAS.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNaimeh Pourramezani

The University of Sirjan

npourramezani@yahoo.com+98 34 4225 0449

Outcome results

None listed

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