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Vibration, Massage, and Myofascial Release in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Summary
This randomized, assessor-blinded, four-arm, parallel-group controlled trial aims to compare the effects of vibration therapy, abdominal massage, and myofascial release with an education-only control intervention in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Seventy-two women aged 18 to 30 years will be randomized in a 1:1:1:1 ratio. All participants will receive standard education about primary dysmenorrhea. The three intervention groups will additionally receive their assigned treatment twice weekly for 12 weeks, covering three menstrual cycles. Menstrual pain, pain characteristics, pressure pain threshold, menstrual symptoms, and symptoms associated with central sensitization will be evaluated at baseline and after the intervention by a blinded assessor.
Official title: Comparison of Vibration Therapy, Classical Abdominal Massage, and Myofascial Release Applications in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
96
Start Date
2026-07-14
Completion Date
2026-11-15
Last Updated
2026-07-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Vibration Therapy Group
Vibration will be applied to the abdominal and lumbar-sacral regions. This treatment will be performed twice a week for 12 weeks.
Abdominal Massage
A standardized abdominal massage protocol will be applied manually to the lower abdominal and suprapubic regions. The intervention will be delivered twice weekly for 12 weeks.
Myofascial Release
Manual myofascial release techniques will be applied to the abdominal, lumbopelvic, and sacral regions using a standardized treatment protocol. The intervention will be delivered twice weekly for 12 weeks.
Education
Standardized education will include information about menstrual pain management, considerations during daily activities, and general non-pharmacological approaches. The same education will be provided to participants in all four study arms.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)