Plain-English translation of NCT06761755 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether two non-medication approaches—kinesiology taping (special athletic tape applied to the lower abdomen and back) combined with progressive muscle relaxation (a guided technique where you tense and release different muscle groups)—can help reduce menstrual pain. Researchers want to see if using these treatments together, along with a heat pack, works better than using tape and heat alone.
Many young women experience moderate to severe menstrual pain, and doctors are looking for safe, non-medication options to help manage it. This trial exists because there is currently little research on whether combining taping with relaxation techniques could be an effective way to reduce menstrual pain.
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If you join this trial, you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Both groups will receive heat packs and kinesiology tape applied to your lower abdomen and back for 1-3 days during your menstrual cycle, twice daily. One group will also learn and practice a 10-20 minute relaxation technique. The trial will measure your pain levels and anxiety before and after the treatment using standard questionnaires.
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Pakistan
Riphah International University
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
December 2023
Primary completion
February 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2025.
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Central contact
imran NA amjad, PhD
Riphah International University
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