Kinesio TapingDysmenorrheaNCT06925087

Comparison of Acute Effects of Myofascial Release and Kinesio Taping® in Dysmenorrhea

A study testing Myofascial Release Technique and Kinesio Taping Technique in people with Kinesio Taping and Myofascial Release Technique, run by Cyprus International University at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

Dysmenorrhea is a physiological condition and one of the most common issues experienced during menstruation. This study aims to compare the acute effects of Myofascial Release Technique (MRT) and Kinesio Taping® (KT) on pain severity, fatigue, and menstrual symptom severity in individuals with primary dysmenorrhea… Read more about this study

Who is it for?: Ages 18 to 45 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for: Kinesio Taping, Myofascial Release Technique, Pain
What is being tested?: Myofascial Release Technique and Kinesio Taping Technique
Could I receive a placebo?: No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people: 45 participants
Where: 2 sitesTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates: 6 Feb 2022to 20 Feb 2025
Phase: Interventional
Are there results?: None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

Ages 18 to 45 years
Women only
Healthy volunteers accepted
Adult

Who may be able to join

Daignosed with primary dysmenorrhea
Regular menstruation in the past six months
Experience menstrual pain ranging between 40-100 mm on the Visual Analog Scale

Who cannot join

Diagnosis of secondary dysmenorrhea
A menstrual cycle length of less than 21 days or more than 35 days
A history of childbirth or pregnancy
Use of pharmacological treatments for menstrual pain
A history of pelvic pathology or pelvic surgery
The presence of neurological or systemic diseases

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)2 sites

Cyprus International University
Mersin, Haspolat, 99040
Cyprus International University
Mersin, Lefkosa, 99040

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About this study

Official title: Myofascial Release Versus Kinesio Taping: Which is More Effective for Dysmenorrhea Relief

Read the detailed description

A total of 45 individuals diagnosed with PD will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: MRT, KT, or control. Pain severity and fatigue will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), while menstrual symptom severity will be assessed with the Menstrual Symptom Scale, both prior to and following the interventions. The MRT group will be received MRT for three consecutive days starting from the onset of menstruation, whereas the KT group will be applied KT application for a duration of 72 hours. The control group did not receive any form of intervention.

Conditions: Kinesio Taping, Myofascial Release Technique, Pain, Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD)
Being tested: Myofascial Release Technique, Kinesio Taping Technique
Keywords: Kinesio Taping, Menstruation, Primary dysmenorrhea, Myofascial release technique, Physiotherapy
Medical subject headings: Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Myofascial Release TechniqueOther
During the application of Myofascial Release Technique (MRT), the fingers or hand will be first placed on the treatment area. Pressure will be applied to the soft tissue until the restricted layer was felt, and then the fascia was moved along the surface of the underlying layers while maintaining contact with the deeper layers. Tension will be applied for approximately 60-90 seconds, and if a release will not felt, the duration will extended until the release occurred. MRT will be performed with dry hands, without the use of any intermediary substances, and will be applied in both supine and prone positions. In the treatment program, anterolateral release techniques (targeting fascia superficialis, fascia transversalis, and fascia extraperitonealis) will be applied in the supine position, while posterior release techniques (targeting fascia thoracolumbalis and erector spinae) will be applied in the prone position.
Kinesio Taping TechniqueOther
Two different techniques will be used in the Kinesio Taping application. First, four I-shaped Kinesio tapes (Kinesio Tex® Gold), each 5 cm wide and 0.5 mm thick, will be applied in a star-shaped pattern using the "space correction technique" with 25-50% tension at the S2-S4 level (sacral region) while the participant will in a seated position. Additionally, to direct the uterus into retroversion during menstruation, a 15 cm long I-shaped tape will be applied to the suprapubic region using the "ligament correction technique" with 100% tension.

Study groups in NCT06925087
Study group	Role	What they receive
Myofascial Release Technique Group	Active comparator	During the application of Myofascial Release Technique (MRT), the fingers or hand will be first placed on the treatment area. Pressure will be applied to the soft tissue until the restricted layer was felt, and then the fascia was moved along the surface of the underlying layers while maintaining contact with the deeper layers. Tension will be applied for approximately 60-90 seconds, and if a release will not felt, the duration will extended until the release occurred. MRT will be performed with dry hands, without the use of any intermediary substances, and will be applied in both supine and prone positions. In the treatment program, anterolateral release techniques (targeting fascia superficialis, fascia transversalis, and fascia extraperitonealis) will be applied in the supine position, while posterior release techniques (targeting fascia thoracolumbalis and erector spinae) will be applied in the prone position. Receives: Other: Myofascial Release Technique
Kinesio Taping Group	Active comparator	Two different techniques will be used in the Kinesio Taping application. First, four I-shaped Kinesio tapes (Kinesio Tex® Gold), each 5 cm wide and 0.5 mm thick, will be applied in a star-shaped pattern using the "space correction technique" with 25-50% tension at the S2-S4 level (sacral region) while the participant will in a seated position. Additionally, to direct the uterus into retroversion during menstruation, a 15 cm long I-shaped tape will be applied to the suprapubic region using the "ligament correction technique" with 100% tension. Receives: Other: Kinesio Taping Technique
Control Group	No intervention	No intervention will be applied to the control group. After the study will be completed, participants in the control group will be offered their preferred treatment option.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

Pain Severity
A 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS), represented as a straight line with one end marked as 0 (no pain) and the other end as 10 (unbearable pain), will be used to measure pain severity. Participants will be asked to mark the point on the line that corresponded to the level of pain they will be experiencing during the evaluation. The marked point will be then measured using a ruler, and the numerical value of the pain severity will be recorded. Higher results indicate worse pain intensity.
Measured: 3 months
Fatigue
A 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS), with one end marked as 0 (no fatigue) and the other end as 10 (unbearable fatigue), will be used to evaluate the severity of fatigue experienced on the most intense day of menstruation. Participants will be asked to mark the point on the VAS that corresponded to the level of fatigue they will be felt. The marked point will then measured using a ruler, and the numerical value will be recorded. Higher results indicate worse pain intensity.
Measured: 3 months
Menstrual Symptoms
The "Menstrual Symptom Scale," developed by Chesney and Tatso, will be used to evaluate the severity of menstrual symptoms. This scale consists of 22 items, each with five response options, and includes three subdimensions. The first 13 items belong to the "Negative Effects/Somatic Complaints" subdimension, items 14 to 19 fall under the "Menstrual Pain Symptoms" subdimension, and the last three items are part of the "Coping Methods" subdimension. The responses will be rated on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 (never) to 5 (always). A higher total score indicates greater severity of menstrual symptoms.
Measured: 3 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

6 Feb 202220 Feb 2025

First posted13 Apr 2025
Study start6 Feb 2022
Primary completion14 Nov 2022
Study completion20 Feb 2025

Resources

Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
Other trials for Kinesio TapingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design

Study type: Interventional
Phase: Phase N/A
Primary purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Masking: Double blind
Who is masked: Care provider, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment: 45 participants (actual)

IDs, dates and publications

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06925087
Sponsor's protocol ID: 2022-0037
Acronym: Dysmenorrhea
Status last verified: Apr 2025
First submitted: 6 Apr 2025
Last updated: 13 Apr 2025
Results posted: No
Data monitoring committee: No
FDA-regulated drug: No
FDA-regulated device: No
Individual data sharing: No

Publications

Ma YX, Ma LX, Liu XL, Ma YX, Lv K, Wang D, Liu JP, Xing JM, Cao HJ, Gao SZ, Zhu J. A comparative study on the immediate effects of electroacupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6), Xuanzhong (GB39) and a non-meridian point, on menstrual pain and uterine arterial blood flow, in primary dysmenorrhea patients. Pain Med. 2010 Oct;11(10):1564-75. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2010.00949.x. Epub 2010 Sep 7.
PubMed 21199306
Kaur, A., Ray, G., & Mitra, M. (2017). Comparing the effectiveness of connective tissue mobilisation and kinesio-taping on females with primary dysmenorrhea. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy, 11, 70-5.
Harel Z. Dysmenorrhea in adolescents and young adults: etiology and management. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2006 Dec;19(6):363-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.09.001.
PubMed 17174824
Toprak Celenay S, Kavalci B, Karakus A, Alkan A. Effects of kinesio tape application on pain, anxiety, and menstrual complaints in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized sham-controlled trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020 May;39:101148. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101148. Epub 2020 Mar 18.
PubMed 32379680
Ajimsha MS. Effectiveness of direct vs indirect technique myofascial release in the management of tension-type headache. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2011 Oct;15(4):431-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2011.01.021. Epub 2011 Feb 11.
PubMed 21943616

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Study at a glance

From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Apr 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.

Official title: Myofascial Release Versus Kinesio Taping: Which is More Effective for Dysmenorrhea Relief
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06925087
Acronym / sponsor ID: Dysmenorrhea / 2022-0037
Conditions: Kinesio Taping, Myofascial Release Technique, Pain, Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD)
Keywords: Kinesio Taping, Menstruation, Primary dysmenorrhea, Myofascial release technique, Physiotherapy
Study type: Interventional
Recruitment status: Completed
Enrolment: 45 participants (actual)
Lead sponsor: Cyprus International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
Study start: 6 Feb 2022 (actual)
Primary completion: 14 Nov 2022 (actual)
Study completion: 20 Feb 2025 (actual)
First posted: 13 Apr 2025 (actual)
Results: Not posted in the source record

Clinical summary

The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.

Detailed description

Study design

Primary purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Masking: Double blind (care provider, outcomes assessor)
Number of arms: 3

Arm	Type	Receives
Myofascial Release Technique Group	Active comparator	Other: Myofascial Release TechniqueDuring the application of Myofascial Release Technique (MRT), the fingers or hand will be first placed on the treatment area. Pressure will be applied to the soft tissue until the restricted layer was felt, and then the fascia was moved along the surface of the underlying layers while maintaining contact with the deeper layers. Tension will be applied for approximately 60-90 seconds, and if a release will not felt, the duration will extended until the release occurred. MRT will be performed with dry hands, without the use of any intermediary substances, and will be applied in both supine and prone positions. In the treatment program, anterolateral release techniques (targeting fascia superficialis, fascia transversalis, and fascia extraperitonealis) will be applied in the supine position, while posterior release techniques (targeting fascia thoracolumbalis and erector spinae) will be applied in the prone position.
Kinesio Taping Group	Active comparator	Other: Kinesio Taping TechniqueTwo different techniques will be used in the Kinesio Taping application. First, four I-shaped Kinesio tapes (Kinesio Tex® Gold), each 5 cm wide and 0.5 mm thick, will be applied in a star-shaped pattern using the "space correction technique" with 25-50% tension at the S2-S4 level (sacral region) while the participant will in a seated position. Additionally, to direct the uterus into retroversion during menstruation, a 15 cm long I-shaped tape will be applied to the suprapubic region using the "ligament correction technique" with 100% tension.
Control Group	No intervention	–No intervention will be applied to the control group. After the study will be completed, participants in the control group will be offered their preferred treatment option.

Who may qualify

Ages: 18 to 45 years
Sex: Female only
Healthy volunteers: Accepted
Age groups: Adult

Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)

Daignosed with primary dysmenorrhea
Regular menstruation in the past six months
Experience menstrual pain ranging between 40-100 mm on the Visual Analog Scale

Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)

Diagnosis of secondary dysmenorrhea
A menstrual cycle length of less than 21 days or more than 35 days
A history of childbirth or pregnancy
Use of pharmacological treatments for menstrual pain
A history of pelvic pathology or pelvic surgery

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Interventions

Intervention	Type	Arms
Myofascial Release TechniqueDuring the application of Myofascial Release Technique (MRT), the fingers or hand will be first placed on the treatment area. Pressure will be applied to the soft tissue until the restricted layer was felt, and then the fascia was moved along the surface of the underlying layers while maintaining contact with the deeper layers. Tension will be applied for approximately 60-90 seconds, and if a release will not felt, the duration will extended until the release occurred. MRT will be performed with dry hands, without the use of any intermediary substances, and will be applied in both supine and prone positions. In the treatment program, anterolateral release techniques (targeting fascia superficialis, fascia transversalis, and fascia extraperitonealis) will be applied in the supine position, while posterior release techniques (targeting fascia thoracolumbalis and erector spinae) will be applied in the prone position.	Other	Myofascial Release Technique Group
Kinesio Taping TechniqueTwo different techniques will be used in the Kinesio Taping application. First, four I-shaped Kinesio tapes (Kinesio Tex® Gold), each 5 cm wide and 0.5 mm thick, will be applied in a star-shaped pattern using the "space correction technique" with 25-50% tension at the S2-S4 level (sacral region) while the participant will in a seated position. Additionally, to direct the uterus into retroversion during menstruation, a 15 cm long I-shaped tape will be applied to the suprapubic region using the "ligament correction technique" with 100% tension.	Other	Kinesio Taping Group

Primary outcome

Pain Severity
Time frame: 3 months
A 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS), represented as a straight line with one end marked as 0 (no pain) and the other end as 10 (unbearable pain), will be used to measure pain severity. Participants will be asked to mark the point on the line that corresponded to the level of pain they will be experiencing during the evaluation. The marked point will be then measured using a ruler, and the numerical value of the pain severity will be recorded. Higher results indicate worse pain intensity.
Fatigue
Time frame: 3 months
A 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS), with one end marked as 0 (no fatigue) and the other end as 10 (unbearable fatigue), will be used to evaluate the severity of fatigue experienced on the most intense day of menstruation. Participants will be asked to mark the point on the VAS that corresponded to the level of fatigue they will be felt. The marked point will then measured using a ruler, and the numerical value will be recorded. Higher results indicate worse pain intensity.
Menstrual Symptoms
Time frame: 3 months
The "Menstrual Symptom Scale," developed by Chesney and Tatso, will be used to evaluate the severity of menstrual symptoms. This scale consists of 22 items, each with five response options, and includes three subdimensions. The first 13 items belong to the "Negative Effects/Somatic Complaints" subdimension, items 14 to 19 fall under the "Menstrual Pain Symptoms" subdimension, and the last three items are part of the "Coping Methods" subdimension. The responses will be rated on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 (never) to 5 (always). A higher total score indicates greater severity of menstrual symptoms.

Results and safety

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

Research links

Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Apr 2025.
Results publication: PubMed 21199306Ma YX, Ma LX, Liu XL, Ma YX, Lv K, Wang D, Liu JP, Xing JM, Cao HJ, Gao SZ, Zhu J. A comparative study on the immediate effects of electroacupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6), Xuanzhong (GB39) and a non-meridian point, on menstrual pain and uterine arterial blood flow, in primary dysmenorrhea patients. Pain Med. 2010 Oct;11(10):1564-75. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2010.00949.x. Epub 2010 Sep 7.
Results publicationKaur, A., Ray, G., & Mitra, M. (2017). Comparing the effectiveness of connective tissue mobilisation and kinesio-taping on females with primary dysmenorrhea. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy, 11, 70-5.
Results publication: PubMed 17174824Harel Z. Dysmenorrhea in adolescents and young adults: etiology and management. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2006 Dec;19(6):363-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.09.001.
Results publication: PubMed 32379680Toprak Celenay S, Kavalci B, Karakus A, Alkan A. Effects of kinesio tape application on pain, anxiety, and menstrual complaints in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized sham-controlled trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020 May;39:101148. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101148. Epub 2020 Mar 18.
Results publication: PubMed 21943616Ajimsha MS. Effectiveness of direct vs indirect technique myofascial release in the management of tension-type headache. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2011 Oct;15(4):431-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2011.01.021. Epub 2011 Feb 11.
Individual participant dataSharing planned: No

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Referral and contact

AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.

Mehmet Miçooğulları, PhD principal investigator

Cyprus International University

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Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Apr 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Pain Severity (time frame: 3 months). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06925087, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Apr 2025.