Vibration, massage and myofascial release for period pain
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This study tests whether combining vibration, massage, and myofascial release (a gentle stretching technique) can help relieve pain from primary dysmenorrhea (period pain without an underlying condition). If you are a woman with regular periods and moderate to severe menstrual pain, this trial may offer a non-drug treatment option.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 30 years old.
- You have had regular periods for the last 6 months.
- A doctor has confirmed your period pain is primary dysmenorrhea (not caused by another condition like endometriosis).
- You have had period pain in at least 2 of your last 3 cycles, and the pain level is 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale (0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain).
- You have not had manual therapy or physical therapy for your belly or lower back/pelvis in the last 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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