Effects of Functional Exercise Versus High Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Primary Dysmenorrhea

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The objective of this study is to assess the impacts of utilitarian exercise versus high frequency anscutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on pain and sleep quality in students with primary dysmenorrhea.

Detailed Description
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A Randomized Control Trial study will be directed at Riphah International University Faisalabad after synopsis approval. The Purposive examining method will be utilized to enlist the patients. Patients will be enrolled according to the pre-characterized criteria. Sample size for this examination is 40 females (18 yrs - 30 yrs) as per determination measures. The patients of one group will recieve exercise therapy and patients of other group will recieve high frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. The patient's result will be assessed following a month of treatment . Informed consent will be taken from each patient. Data entry and analysis will be done with Statistical Package of Social Sciences version 20.

Official Title
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Comparative Effects of Functional Exercise Versus High Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain and Sleep Quality in Students With Primary Dysmenorrhea

Conditions
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Primary Dysmenorrhea

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Functional Exercise
* Other: High Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosed instance of primary dysmenorrhea Age somewhere in the range of 18 and 30 years, A history of lower stomach torment for in excess of 6 periods. Moderate or serious torment, with a numeric rating scale (NRS) score ≥5 out of 10. No elective treatment including TENS inside multi month before enlistment in the investigation; and Provision of educated agree preceding enlistment in the examination. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant or Breastfeeding, History of medical procedure of the lower midsection, Heart sickness, Cancer, Severe mental problems. Those who couldn't utilize TENS, for instance, in view of a lasting pacemaker or skin infection.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Functional Exercise<br>2 stretching exercises 1 yoga exercises 2 core strengthening exercises 2 pelvic area exercises Kegel exercises Warm up for 5 minutes the apply perform exercise 3 times a week for 8 weeks and 45 minutes duration at a time | Other: Functional Exercise<br>* Among Functional Exercises, cobra position is most effective in reducing pelvic pain while others are cat and fish position.Kegel exercises along with other strengthening activities for pelvic floor muscles have been accounted for in writing to favorably affect primary dysmenorrheal.<br>|
| Experimental: High Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation<br>High frequency TENS by below mentioned parameters will be applied. Pulse waveform = Biphasic waveform Pulse recurrence = 50 to 120 Hz Phase duration = 100 µsec Current amplitudes = highest tolerable intensity with continuous adjustment Skin arrangement = flawless skin region. Type of electrodes = Self-adhesive Size and location of electrodes = It will be adjusted specifically to each woman according to the typical area of her pain. | Other: High Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation<br>* Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, best treat primary dysmenorrhea. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation is proposed as an incredible spasm decrease, lessening torment, decline of analgesics and improving personal satisfaction in primary dysmenorrhea patients.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Visual Analogue Scale | A Visual Analogue Scale is a measurement instrument, Scores are recorded by making a handwritten mark on a 10-cm line that represents a continuum between no pain and worst pain. | 12th Week | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Functional Exercise, High Frequency, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Primary Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Randomized Control Trial