Effect of Acupressure-Ice Message on Primary Dysmenorrhea

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Aug 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how an acupressure ice massage can help relieve pain from primary dysmenorrhea, which is a common type of menstrual pain. The study aims to find out if this method can effectively reduce pain levels in young women who experience significant discomfort during their periods.

To participate in the trial, you need to be a female between the ages of 17 and 25, who has been diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea and experiences a pain level of more than 3 on a scale from 0 to 10. You should also have regular menstrual cycles and a body mass index (BMI) of less than 30. However, if you have any chronic health issues, pelvic inflammatory diseases, or other specific conditions, you may not be eligible. Participants can expect to receive the acupressure ice massage treatment and share their experiences regarding pain relief. This study is not yet recruiting, so there will be more information available once it starts.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Fifty adolescents' females who are clinically diagnosed as primary dysmenorrhea.
• • Their ages will be ranged from 17-25 years old.
• • Their BMI will be less than 30 kg/m².
• • All of them are virgin.
• • Their pain level will be more than 3 on visual analogue scale.
• • Having mild to moderate score on Menstrual Distress questionnaire (MDQ) ( ≥ 50).
• • Having regular menstruation for the last 6 months (every 28-30 days with no intermittent bleeding).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Systematic chronic diseases or any pelvic inflammatory diseases.
• • Secondary dysmenorrhea.
• • Menstrual irregularity.
• • Nerve damage resulting in loss of feeling.
• • Swelling, scar or skin infection.
• • Diabetic patients.