New mobilization and exercise techniques show promise for easing period pain
NCT ID NCT07314021
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested two non-drug approaches—FEMOB mobilization and MOPEXE exercises—for reducing pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea (period pain). 72 women aged 18-30 were split into four groups: one received FEMOB, one MOPEXE, one electrotherapy only, and one no treatment. The goal was to see which method best eased pain and improved attitudes toward menstruation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- FEMOB mobilization technique (including TENS, hot pack, joint mobilizations, myofascial release, and kinesio taping) and MOPEXE exercise model (motor imagery-focused exercises with electrotherapy)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, these techniques could offer drug-free options for managing period pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no blinding, so results may be less reliable. The techniques are not widely tested, and individual results may vary.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-30 years * Clinically confirmed primary dysmenorrhea * Regular menstrual cycles during the previous six months * Menstrual pain intensity of ≥4 cm on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) * Voluntary agreement to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Secondary dysmenorrhea or gynecological pathology such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or pelvic inflammatory disease * Pregnancy * Pelvic physiotherapy within the previous six months * Neurological, rheumatological, or serious systemic disease * Communication difficulties preventing participation or questionnaire completion * Regular use of oral contraceptives
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medipol University
Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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