Can gentle back and pelvic techniques ease period pain?
NCT ID NCT07576231
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests two manual therapy techniques—sacral release and lumbar mobilization—in 46 unmarried women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). The goal is to see which better reduces pain, symptom severity, and improves quality of life over six weeks. Participants receive sessions three times per week for two menstrual cycles.
What this could mean
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Active substance
manual therapy (sacral release technique and lumbar mobilization)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a simple, drug-free option for managing period pain and improving daily comfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapies are manual and effects can vary.
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Ittefaq Hospital
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 6400, Pakistan
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