Laser Acupuncture, Low Back Pain, Menstruation
Conditions
Brief summary
effect of laser acupuncture on menstrual back pain
Detailed description
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of laser acupuncture on the points BL23, BL26, BL40 and SP6 in relieving menstrual back pain.
Interventions
DEVICElaser acupuncture
laser use to stimulate acupuncture points
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
laser acupuncture
Intervention model description
two groups
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* All females will have low back pain during menstruation * Age of the patients will range from 20-30 years. * Their BMI will be range from 20-30 kg/ m 2
Exclusion criteria
* \- Psychiatric disorders * Pelvic floor dysfunction * Lumber disc prolapse or any Previous surgery on spine. * Tumor in lumbar spine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| back Pain intensity during menstruation | before 3 month from begining of treatment | It will be assess by Visual analogue scale(VAS). VAS used to indicate the level of pain intensity from 1 to 10, before starting treatment (first record) then after treatment (as second record). A visual analogue scale's (VAS) baseline typically falls at one end of the scale and is frequently denoted by the numbers no pain or 0, which indicate for the absence of the sensation being assessed. The other end of the line indicates worst pain imaginable or a high numerical value, such as 10 |
| pain threshold | Before 3 month from begining of the treatment | Using algometer to measure pain threshold. Before beginning the measurement, a pressure algometer's baseline is usually set at zero pressure. This means that the initial pressure applied by the algometer is zero, and then the pressure is gradually increased until the individual being tested starts to feel pain or discomfort. This baseline helps to establish a reference point for measuring pain thresholds or sensitivity to pressure |
| Ability to perform daily activities | Before 3 month from begining of the treatment | Ability to perform daily activities will be assess by using Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).This scale has been designed to give information about how back pain has affected the ability to manage everyday life. IADLs are scored based on what an individual can do rather than what she is doing. Ask patient to answer every section and mark in each section only the one box which most closely describes the condition at this time. There are 22 questions and rate them on the scale at right. The higher scores mean a better. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| back Pain intensity during menstruation | 3 month after treatment | It will be assess by Visual analogue scale(VAS). VAS used to indicate the level of pain intensity from 1 to 10, before starting treatment (first record) then after treatment (as second record). A visual analogue scale's (VAS) baseline typically falls at one end of the scale and is frequently denoted by the numbers no pain or 0, which indicate for the absence of the sensation being assessed. The other end of the line indicates worst pain imaginable or a high numerical value, such as 10 |
| pain threshold | 3 month after treatment | Using algometer to measure pain threshold. Before beginning the measurement, a pressure algometer's baseline is usually set at zero pressure. This means that the initial pressure applied by the algometer is zero, and then the pressure is gradually increased until the individual being tested starts to feel pain or discomfort. This baseline helps to establish a reference point for measuring pain thresholds or sensitivity to pressure |
| Ability to perform daily activities | 3 month after treatment | Ability to perform daily activities will be assess by using Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).This scale has been designed to give information about how back pain has affected the ability to manage everyday life. IADLs are scored based on what an individual can do rather than what she is doing. Ask patient to answer every section and mark in each section only the one box which most closely describes the condition at this time. There are 22 questions and rate them on the scale at right. The higher scores mean a better. |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactMai Ali Galal El sayed
Outcome results
None listed