NCT06990815

Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping in Primary Dysmenorrhea

The Immediate Effect of Kinesio Taping on Pain, Menstrual Symptoms, Fear of Movement, and Sleep Quality in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 24 (actual)
• Sponsor: Okan University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 24 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Primary dysmenorrhea is characterized by recurrent, cramping lower abdominal pain during menstruation and affects approximately 50% to 90% of women. The etiology of primary dysmenorrhea involves the increased release of prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators, which cause uterine contractions and reduced blood flow. In addition to pharmacological approaches, non-pharmacological methods also play an important role in the treatment of dysmenorrhea. Kinesio taping helps relieve pain by reducing pressure on the muscle and supports treatment through various application techniques. It improves local circulation, reduces muscle tension, and alleviates symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping on pain, menstrual symptoms, fear of movement, and sleep quality in women with primary dysmenorrhea, and to compare the outcomes with those of a sham taping group. The hypothesis is that kinesio taping will be more effective than sham taping in improving these parameters in women with primary dysmenorrhea.

Conditions

• Primary Dysmenorrhea

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Kinesio Taping	In the application over the sacrum, one I-strip of kinesio tape will be applied with 25% tension using the fascia correction technique, which requires oscillatory movements between the tape and the skin. In the application over the suprapubic region, two I-strips will be applied with 25% tension, also using the fascia correction technique, involving oscillations between the tape and the skin.
OTHER	Sham	In the application over the sacrum, one I-strip will be applied without tension. In the application over the suprapubic region, two I-strips will be placed without tension.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-08-19
• Primary completion: 2023-12-15
• Completion: 2023-12-23
• First posted: 2025-05-25
• Last updated: 2026-04-17

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)