Effect of Connective Tissue Massage on Premenstrual Syndrome

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Sep 29, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how connective tissue massage might help young women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS can cause uncomfortable symptoms like mood swings, cramps, and fatigue before a woman's period. The study aims to see if this type of massage can relieve these symptoms in women aged 17 to 25 who have been diagnosed with moderate to severe PMS.

To participate, women must be healthy, with regular menstrual cycles and a body mass index (BMI) under 30. However, those with certain medical conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome or endometriosis, or those who have had previous gynecological surgeries, cannot join the study. While the trial is not yet recruiting participants, those who are eligible can expect to receive massage therapy as part of the research to see if it makes a difference in their PMS symptoms.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Virgin adolescent females diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome.
• • Their age will be ranged from 17-25 years (3 years post puberty).
• • Their body mass index (BMI) will be less than 30 kg/m2 .
• • All are of regular menstrual cycles.
• • All of them suffering from moderate and severe PMS.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participants will be excluded from this study if they have
• • Any pathological finding in the pelvic cavity as polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, and pelvic inflammatory diseases.
• • Irregular menstruation.
• • Any history of gynecological intervention.
• • Open wounds, weak/broken bones or fractures.