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Can massage or music ease period pain? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07647276

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 36 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea made by a Gynecology and Obstetrics specialist * Being between 18-30 years of age * Being nulliparous * Having a regular menstrual cycle (28 ± 7 days) * Having menstrual pain intensity greater than 4 cm on the Visual Analog Scale for the last 6 months * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having been diagnosed at least 6 months prior with gastrointestinal, urogynecological, autoimmune, or psychiatric diseases and/or chronic pain syndromes * Having any neurological or systemic disease * Having a history of childbirth or previous pregnancy * Being pregnant * Using an intrauterine device (IUD) * Having any pelvic pathology or history of pelvic surgery * Chronic use of medications, including oral contraceptives or antidepressants * Currently receiving anti-inflammatory, analgesic, or psychotherapeutic drug treatment * Having irregular menstrual cycles (\<21 or \>35 days and/or cycle variation \>4 days) * Presence of pathology indicating secondary dysmenorrhea

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Conditions

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Pain primary dysmenorrhea

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Primary dysmenorrhea

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Contacts and locations

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  • Pamukkale University, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

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    Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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