Immediate Effects of Kinesio Taping in Primary Dysmenorrhea

NCT ID: NCT06990815

Last Updated: 2025-06-26

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 24 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-05-19
• Study Completion Date: 2025-06-23

Brief Summary

Primary dysmenorrhea is characterized by recurrent, cramping lower abdominal pain during menstruation and affects approximately 50% to 90% of women. The etiology of primary dysmenorrhea involves the increased release of prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators, which cause uterine contractions and reduced blood flow. In addition to pharmacological approaches, non-pharmacological methods also play an important role in the treatment of dysmenorrhea.

Kinesio taping helps relieve pain by reducing pressure on the muscle and supports treatment through various application techniques. It improves local circulation, reduces muscle tension, and alleviates symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping on pain, menstrual symptoms, fear of movement, and sleep quality in women with primary dysmenorrhea, and to compare the outcomes with those of a sham taping group.

The hypothesis is that kinesio taping will be more effective than sham taping in improving these parameters in women with primary dysmenorrhea.

Conditions

Primary Dysmenorrhea

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: DOUBLE

Study Groups

Kinesio Taping Group

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Kinesio Taping

Intervention Type: OTHER

In the application over the sacrum, one I-strip of kinesio tape will be applied with 25% tension using the fascia correction technique, which requires oscillatory movements between the tape and the skin.

In the application over the suprapubic region, two I-strips will be applied with 25% tension, also using the fascia correction technique, involving oscillations between the tape and the skin.

Sham Control Group

Group Type: SHAM_COMPARATOR

Sham

Intervention Type: OTHER

In the application over the sacrum, one I-strip will be applied without tension.

In the application over the suprapubic region, two I-strips will be placed without tension.

Interventions

Kinesio Taping

In the application over the sacrum, one I-strip of kinesio tape will be applied with 25% tension using the fascia correction technique, which requires oscillatory movements between the tape and the skin.

In the application over the suprapubic region, two I-strips will be applied with 25% tension, also using the fascia correction technique, involving oscillations between the tape and the skin.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Sham

In the application over the sacrum, one I-strip will be applied without tension.

In the application over the suprapubic region, two I-strips will be placed without tension.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Being a nulliparous woman aged between 18 and 24 years
• Having a diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea confirmed by a physician,
• Being literate
• Cooperating in completing the assessment scales
• Scoring one or above on the Weissman Scale
• Agreeing to participate in the study
• Having regular menstruation in the last 6 months
• Being willing and voluntary to participate in the research.

Exclusion Criteria

• Having a diagnosis of secondary dysmenorrhea
• Using contraceptive pills
• Having a history of childbirth or pregnancy
• Having irregular menstrual cycles (menstrual cycle length less than 21 days or longer than 35 days)
• Having any pelvic pathology or history of pelvic surgery
• Having gastrointestinal, urogynecological, autoimmune, psychiatric, neurological diseases, or other chronic pain syndromes.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 24 Years
• Eligible Sex: FEMALE
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Okan University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Emine Atıcı

Assos. Prof

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Istanbul Okan University

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

12.4.2023/6

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id