NCT06492148

Myofascial Release Technique in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea

Effect of Myofascial Release Technique on Central Sensitization, Myofascial Trigger Point and Menstrual Symptoms in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea: Sham-Controlled, Randomized Double-Blind Study

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 36 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Gazi University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 35 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

It has been found that women with dysmenorrhea have active trigger points, particularly in the rectus abdominis, oblique abdominal muscles, quadratus lumborum, and paraspinal muscles. The myofascial release technique is a widely used manual therapy method characterized by the application of low-load, long-duration mechanical forces to manipulate the myofascial complex. This technique aims to restore optimal length, alleviate pain, and improve function. This study aims to examine the effect of the myofascial release technique on central sensitization, myofascial trigger points, and menstrual symptoms in women with primary dysmenorrhea.

Detailed description

During the evaluation period, the participants' musculoskeletal pain threshold and tolerance will be measured using an algometer, about trigger points on the identified muscles (rectus abdominis, quadratus lumborum, erector spinae, and tibialis anterior). A total of 40 women, aged 18-40, diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea by a gynecologist, will be included in the study. The initial assessment of the participants will be conducted on their most painful days. Participants will be randomized into two groups: the myofascial release technique group (study group) and the placebo myofascial release technique group (control group). The interventions will be conducted over 10 sessions during one menstrual cycle, and all evaluations will be repeated after the treatment period. The study will be conducted as a double-blind trial, ensuring that both the evaluators and the patients are blind to the group assignments.

Conditions

• Dysmenorrhea Primary
• Central Sensitisation
• Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
• Menstrual Discomfort
• Myofascial Release

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Myofascial Release	The myofascial release technique is a widely used manual therapy method characterized by low-load, prolonged mechanical forces applied to manipulate the myofascial complex, aiming to restore optimal length, alleviate pain, and improve function.
OTHER	Sham-Myofascial Release	The hands of the researcher applying the technique will be placed in the same areas as the myofascial release technique, with only the palms in light contact for the same duration. However, no intervention will be made to create any pressure or open the tissue barrier.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-09-10
• Primary completion: 2024-12-02
• Completion: 2025-09-25
• First posted: 2024-07-09
• Last updated: 2024-11-21

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)