Effect of Hand Massage Stimulation on Pain and Menstrual Symptoms in Primary Dysmenorrhea

NCT07544511 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 7879
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Purpose of this study: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of hand massage stimulation techniques on pain, daily menstrual symptoms and nausea and vomiting in primary dysmenorrhea. H1a: Hand massage stimulation techniques reduce pain in primary dysmenorrhea. H1b: Hand massage stimulation techniques reduce daily menstrual symptoms in primary dysmenorrhea. The data were collected from students suffering from primary dysmenorrhea pain studying at İnönü University Faculty of Health Sciences. Seed therapy (su-jok) will be applied by researcher Esra Tan, who has a basic level su-jok therapy certificate.

Conditions

Dysmenorrhea

Keywords

dysmenorrhea; pain; menstrual symptoms

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

  Description: VAS is a scale created in the range of 0-10 cm. According to the scale, 0 cm means the pain is not severe at all, and 10 cm means unbearable pain. On the scale, 0-44 mm indicates mild pain, 45-74 mm indicates moderate pain, and 75-100 mm indicates severe pain. Time Frame: At baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of seed therapy.

  At baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of seed therapy]

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Daily Menstrual Symptom Assessment Scale (DMSA)

  At baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of seed therapy]

Study Arms (2)

seed therapy ( su-jok)

EXPERIMENTAL

Group that received seed therapy ( su- jok )

Other: seed threrapy (su-jok)

standard maintenance

NO INTERVENTION

group not receiving seed therapy ( su- jok)

Interventions

seed threrapy (su-jok) OTHER

In hand massage, tiny swellings called "ball conformity" occur on the reflection points of the organs where the complaint occurs on the hands and feet. It is argued that the sensitivity of the relevant point to pressure has a direct correlation with the level of pain in the body part. A rod called a "diagnostic probe" or "diagnostic rod" made of metal, plastic or wood, approximately ten centimeters long, is used to detect the painful point on the hand and foot. After the correct point is detected, various techniques are applied to stimulate these points and ensure the continuation of the energy flow.In this study, the seed massage technique, which does not cause any side effects among the hand massage stimulation methods, requires a basic level certificate for its use, does not require being a health professional, and can be easily applied by anyone, will be used. Seed massage is a method applied by first detecting pain through a probe on the points of the organs reflected on the hand

seed therapy ( su-jok)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Participant who is 18 years or older
• Participant diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea by a gynecologist
• Participant who has had regular menstruation in the last 6 months
• Participant whose menstrual pain continues for 8-72 hours

You may not qualify if:

• Participant who is pregnant
• Participant who has given birth before or has a history of pregnancy
• Participant using intrauterine or oral contraceptives
• Participant who is taking any anti-inflammatory, analgesic and psychotherapeutic medication
• Participant with any history of pelvic pathology or pelvic surgery
• Participant with any neurological or systemic disease

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Inonu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

İnönü University Faculty of Health Sciences

Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Links

• reference link

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dysmenorrhea; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Menstruation Disturbances; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Pelvic Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Esra GÜNEY, PhD

  Inonu University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: master's student

Model Details: Crossover Assignment randomized controlled trial conducted with experimental and control groups.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 13, 2026
• First Posted: April 22, 2026
• Study Start: September 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)