Dysmenorrhea
Conditions
Keywords
dysmenorrhea, Active stretching, Kinesiotape
Brief summary
This study aims to determine the effects of kinesiotaping with & without pelvic tilts on pain & menstrual distress in females with dysmenorrhea. This study will be a randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of kinesiotaping with and without pelvic tilts in subjects with primary dysmenorrhea.
Detailed description
This study will be a randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of kinesiotaping with and without pelvic tilts in subjects with primary dysmenorrhea. Subjects with primary dysmenorrhea meeting the predetermined eligibility criteria will be divided into two groups using the random sequence generation method. Pre-intervention responses shall be taken during the first menstrual cycle using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, WaLLID tool & Menstrual Distress Questionnaire. Subjects in Group A shall be treated with kinesiotaping and pelvic tilts while subjects in Group B shall be treated with kinesiotaping only. Each subject will receive 02 treatment sessions during the second & third menstrual cycles. Post-intervention responses shall be recorded in the fourth menstrual cycle using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, WaLLID tool & Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.
Interventions
OTHERKinesiotape
Patients will be instructed to inhale while taping the application. The tape will be applied in a vertical direction from just below the navel to the pubic region, another tape will be applied over the initial tape in the horizontal direction with minimal stretch. Another tape will be applied over the lumbosacral region making a V shape. The arms of V shall lie over the lumbar region while the base shall rest over the caudal region. Taping will be maintained for at least 48 hours. The interventions shall be applied for two consecutive menstrual cycles.
OTHERPelvic Tilts
Patients will be asked to lie in a supine position with legs bent and toes facing forward. Afterward, they will be instructed to pull their belly inwards while pushing pelvis towards the ceiling and keep hip muscles tightened. This position will be maintained for 5 seconds with 3 sets of 20 repetitions. Pelvic tilts must be performed throughout the menstrual cycle.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age 18-30 years * Nulliparous * Regular menstrual cycles * Primary dysmenorrhea (diagnosed via WaLLID tool)
Exclusion criteria
* Allergic to kinesiotape * Skin disorders * Uterine fibroids * Endometriosis * Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) | up to 12 weeks | The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is an outcome measure that is unidimensional measure of pain intensity in adults. It is segmented numeric version of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) in which respondents select a whole number from 0-10 that best reflects the intensity of their pain. |
| WaLLID Scale: | up to 12 weeks | Proposed in 2018 by Teherán et al., working ability, location, intensity, days of pain, dysmenorrhea (WaLIDD; based on pain score and use of painkillers) is a combination of multiple scales, which has been developed with the goal of measuring the severity of dysmenorrhea and predicting the resultant activity limitation. |
| Menstrual Distress Questionnaire: | up to 12 weeks | Menstrual Distress Questionnaire is a tool developed by Moss that measures the severity and symptoms associated with menstruation. Kim designed a revised version of Menstrual Distress Questionnaire to determine the type of discomfort during menstruation wit 35 questions. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed