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Effectiveness of Post Isometric Relaxation Technique Versus Simple Stretching Exercises for Pain and Physical Activity in Young Females With Primary Dysmenorrhea in Peshawar

NCT07052487 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2026-01-05

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial will compare the effectiveness of Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) versus Simple Stretching Exercises (SSE), each combined with standard physiotherapy modalities, for reducing menstrual pain and improving physical activity in young unmarried women with primary dysmenorrhea. Forty-four participants will be randomly assigned (1:1) to receive either PIR or SSE three times per week for eight weeks (24 total sessions). The study will identify which non-pharmacological intervention provides superior benefits for pain relief and daily function.

Conditions

  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Menstrual Pain

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR)

A manual physiotherapy technique applied to the gluteus maximus, iliopsoas, piriformis, and hamstrings. Each session begins with 10 minutes of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and moist heat (hot-pack), followed by three cycles per muscle group of: a 10-second isometric contraction against the therapist's counterforce, 5-second relaxation, and 30-second passive stretch. Sessions are delivered thrice weekly for eight weeks (24 sessions total).

PROCEDURE

Simple Stretching Exercises (SSE)

A set of four static stretches targeting the gluteus maximus, iliopsoas, piriformis, and hamstrings. Each session begins with 10 minutes of TENS and hot-pack application, followed by ten repetitions of each stretch held for 10 seconds. Sessions are delivered thrice weekly for eight weeks (24 sessions total).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Khyber Medical University Peshawar

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sheeba Orakzai, MSPT · Khyber Medical University Peshawar, Pakistan

  • Sibghat Ullah, MSPT · Khyber Medical University Peshawar, Pakistan

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-07-01
Primary Completion
2025-09-10
Completion
2025-10-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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