Two Physical Therapy Methods for Period Pain, Sleep and Stress in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Compares two hands-on and stretching therapies in young women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Comparative Effects of Neurodynamic Stretch and Myofascial Pain Release in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Key facts
- Where
- Lahore, PakistanSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for women aged 18 to 35 with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) who have painful periods. It compares two physical therapy methods.
- Age
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Women only
- Disease stage
- Diagnosed polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), irregular periods for up to 3 months, and painful periods (dysmenorrhea) shown on the WaLIDD questionnaire.
Main reasons for not taking part
- History of endocrine disorders
- Endometriosis
- Tumour
- Any major surgery
- Being unmarried
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Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 18 and 35 years old?
Source: NCT07645014, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- Shaikh Zayed HospitalLahore, PakistanContact: Azha Farman, MSWHPT (principal investigator)Taking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
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- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT07645014
- Record updated
- 12 June 2026
- Original description
The study will be a non-blinded randomized controlled trial, consisting of two groups. Non-probability Convenience sampling will be used to recruit participants who will meet the inclusion criteria. Group allocation will be performed using the sealed envelope method to ensure randomization of participants into experimental and control groups. The sample size will be 38 (19 in each group). Group A will receive neurodynamic stretches while Group B will receive myofascial pain release technique.Read full original descriptionShow less
Comparative Effects of Neurodynamic Stretch and Myofascial Pain Release in Dysmenorrhea, Quality Of Sleep And Stress In Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
The study will be a non-blinded randomized controlled trial, consisting of two groups. Non-probability Convenience sampling will be used to recruit participants who will meet the inclusion criteria. Group allocation will be performed using the sealed envelope method to ensure randomization of participants into experimental and control groups. The sample size will be 38 (19 in each group). Group A will receive neurodynamic stretches while Group B will receive myofascial pain release technique.
Inclusion: • Age 18-35 years; Diagnosed cases of PCOS; Irregular periods until 3 months; Presence of dysmenorrhea (Check WaLIDD Questionnaire); BMI; Age of Menarche (13 years).
Exclusion: • History of endocrine disorders; Endometriosis; Tumour; Any major surgeries; Marital Status (un married).