Tape away period pain? new study tests quick fix
NCT ID NCT06990815
First seen Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether kinesio taping (a special elastic tape placed on the skin) can quickly reduce pain, fear of movement, and sleep problems in women with painful periods. 24 women aged 18-24 with primary dysmenorrhea were randomly assigned to receive either real kinesio taping or a sham (fake) version. The researchers measured pain, menstrual symptoms, fear of movement, and sleep quality right after the taping was applied.
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Istanbul Okan University
Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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