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NCT Number: NCT06777940

Effects of Kegel Exercises and Myokinetic Release of Trigger Points in Primary Dysmenorrhea

The rationale of this study is despite the widespread belief that exercise can reduce dysmenorrhea, evidence-based studies are limited. Studies are therefore required to evaluate the association between quality of life and the primary dysmenorrheal females, the functional impact on the quality of life and primary dysmenorrhea females also it's a crucial time for females to focus on their studies and dysmenorrhea can add to the fatigue levels and cause distress in this age group thus the purpose of this study is to determine whether myokinetic active release of trigger points in the rectus abdominis, gluteus medius and quadratus lumborum is a more effective way to reduce dysmenorrhea than kegel exercises

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Key information

Conditions

Primary Dysmenorrhea

Age range

17 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Major Balqees Maternity Home Clinic, Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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About this study

Existing research may concentrate on specific interventions or populations, leaving a void in our knowledge of the possible synergistic effects of various exercises when done both alone and in combination, Studies have provided that dysmenorrhea is treated with pelvic floor strengthening however, there is little evidence that myokinetic involvement can lead to progressive outcomes. Given the interdependence of physiology, anatomy and dysfunction. Myokinetic trigger point release may be helpful in promoting the recovery of primary dysmenorrhea.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 17-25 years
  • Diagnosed cases of dysmenorrhea
  • Subject having trigger point in rectus abdominins, quadratus lumborum and gluteus medius
  • With regular cycles 21-35 days lasting 3-7 days

Exclusion criteria

  • Oral contraceptives used for menstrual irregularity
  • Other gynecological disease like fibroids, endometriosis
  • Who take analgesia
  • Endometrial polyp, having pelvic infection using IUD, having venous congestion in internal genital organs.

Treatment and study plan

Kegel exercises

Other

It consists of 25 patients who will receive Kegel exercises with Myokinetic active release of trigger points in quadratus lumborum, rectus abdominis and gluteus medius. Patient will be in lying position with empty bladder. Ask patient to tight pelvic floor muscle group and hold tight from 3-5 seconds Then relax muscle group from 3-5 seconds with Myokinetic therapy targeted at releasing muscle of quadratus lumborum, rectus abdominis and gluteus medius release was applied passively by sustained pressure for 8-10 seconds. This protocol consisted of three sets with 2 minutes of rest..Participants will be asked to perform exercise 30 times each session following hold and relax of muscle group for 3-5 seconds

Other names: myokinetic active release of trigger points, kegel exercise

Primary outcomes

  1. pain is assessed by numerical pain rating scale

    Time frame: at baseline pre intervention, at the end of 8 week post intervention

    11 point numeric pain rating scale

  2. FSS scale is used to access fatigue severity

    Time frame: at baseline pre intervention, at the end of 8 week post intervention

    9 items scale

  3. SF-36 is used to access quality of life

    Time frame: at baseline pre intervention, at the end of 8 week post intervention

    8 domains with further items

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

imran NA amjad, phd

CONTACT

[email protected]

03324390125

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Kegel Exercises With and Without Myokinetic Active Release of Trigger Points on Pain, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Primary Dysmenorrhea

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 16, 2025
Registry last updated
Jan 16, 2025

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