Can massage or music ease period pain? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07647276

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Pamukkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Pamukkale University, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
RECRUITING

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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