A Research Study Exploring How Musculoskeletal Function and the Autonomic Nervous System Relate to Visceral Pain in Women With and Without Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods).

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Primary Visceral Pain Menstrual Pain
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 35
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
Azusa Pacific University · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine if women with dysmenorrhea demonstrate an increased musculoskeletal and autonomic nervous system response to a painful visceral stimulus compared to controls. A secondary aim is to determine if interoceptive awareness moderates this relationship. The designed methodology aims to elucidate the intricate connections between the interoceptive and mus…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Non-pregnant women, not taking hormonal birth control, between the ages of 18 and 36 who report regular menstrual cycles are eligible for the study Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded if they are currently pregnant or, have given birth within the preceding six month…
Contacts

Megan M Steele, PT, DPT, PhD(c)

520-603-7913

msteele20@apu.edu

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Jennifer Fernandez, PT, DPT

jfernandez@apu.edu

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