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The Effect of Connective Tissue Massage in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhoea
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating lifestyle advice and connective tissue manipulation for Dysmenorrhea and Pelvic Pain. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of connective tissue manipulation on pain threshold in women with primary dysmenorrhoea. According to literature, there are studies that measure the pain threshold. But there is no randomized controlled trial which explore the short and long-term effects of connective tissue manipulation on primary dysmenorrhoea. Hypothesis of this study is that connective tissue manipulation increases pain threshold and decreases severity of pain in women suffer with primary dysmenorrhoea.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Investigators will give lifestyle advice to patients such as exercising regularly, limiting caffeine, sugar and alcohol intake, reduction or cessation of smoking
Investigators will apply connective tissue manipulation on lumbosacral, lower thoracic, and anterior pelvic regions starting from the estimated time of ovulation until the next period begins