Can massage or music ease period pain? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07647276

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether connective tissue massage or music-based relaxation can reduce pain and other symptoms in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Thirty-six women will be randomly assigned to massage, relaxation, or a control group. The treatments are given before and during one menstrual cycle, and pain levels are tracked over two cycles.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Connective tissue massage and music-based progressive muscle relaxation

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer drug-free options for managing period pain and related symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply widely. The interventions are non-invasive but may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain primary dysmenorrhea

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pamukkale University, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

    RECRUITING

    Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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