Tape or massage? new study tests simple fixes for period back pain
NCT ID NCT06280989
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two hands-on treatments—kinesio taping and myofascial release—to see which works better for low back pain during periods. About 44 healthy young women aged 18-25 with regular cycles and moderate to severe pain will take part. The goal is to find a safe, drug-free way to ease discomfort.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 44 people
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- Expected to start
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Nov 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Healthy young virgin females suffering from menstrual low back pain diagnosed by the gynecologist. 2. Their ages will be ranged from 18-25 years\' old 3. Their body mass index will be ranged from 20-25 kg/m2. 4. All females have regular menstruation 5. Their pain intensity is scored as \> 4 on VAS just before or during the first 3 days of the menstruation \- Exclusion Criteria: Females will be excluded from the study if they have: 1. Any orthopedic problems such as trauma at lower spine, congenital malformation at spine and scoliosis. 2. Any gynecological problem such as irregular menstrual cycle, secondary dysmenorrhea due to endometriosis, ovarian cyst, uterine fibroid and congenital malformation or pelvic inflammation. 3. Athletic females 4. Allergy to kinesio taping. \-
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Locations
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Hala mohamed ahmed morsy
Giza, Egypt, 12511, Egypt
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