Low Back PainNCT06280989
Effect of Kinesio Taping Versus Myofascial Release on Menstrual Low Back Pain
A study testing kinesio taping and myofascial release technique in people with Low Back Pain, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
the aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of kinesio taping versus myofascial release technique on menstrual low back pain in young females Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Low Back Pain
- What is being tested?
- kinesio taping and myofascial release technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 44 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 15 Nov 2026to Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Healthy young virgin females suffering from menstrual low back pain diagnosed by the gynecologist.
- Their ages will be ranged from 18-25 years\' old
- Their body mass index will be ranged from 20-25 kg/m2.
- All females have regular menstruation
- Their pain intensity is scored as \> 4 on VAS just before or during the first 3 days of the menstruation
- -
Who cannot join
- Females will be excluded from the study if they have:
- Any orthopedic problems such as trauma at lower spine, congenital malformation at spine and scoliosis.
- Any gynecological problem such as irregular menstrual cycle, secondary dysmenorrhea due to endometriosis, ovarian cyst, uterine fibroid and congenital malformation or pelvic inflammation.
- Athletic females
- Allergy to kinesio taping.
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site
Hala mohamed ahmed morsy
Giza, Egypt, 12511
hala ma morsy, Bachelor, 00201028616865, halamohamed8.11.2018@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Effect of Kinesio Taping Versus Myofascial Release on Menstrual Low Back Pain in Young Females
the aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of kinesio taping versus myofascial release technique on menstrual low back pain in young females
Read the detailed description
: Menstrual low back pain is a prevalent condition among women. Menstrual low back pain occurrence is affected by hormonal changes. Menstrual low back pain incidence more than 40% to 50% during the menstrual phase (days 1-6) of the menstrual cycle, while the range of prevalence was 45 to 95%. It has a high prevalence among females, especially females aged 20 to 25 years old. Hormonal changes might play an important role in the formation of Menstrual low back pain and is the main cause of feeling of pain during menstrual cycle. kinesio taping and myofascial release technique play an important role in the treatment of Menstrual low back pain. this trial has two groups; one will receive kinesio taping three days and the second will receive myofascial release technique for12 sessions through 3 consecutive menstrual cycle
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Being tested
- kinesio taping, myofascial release technique
- Keywords
- kinesio taping, myofascial release technique
- Medical subject headings
- Low Back Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
kinesio tapingOther
Before treatment, all female participants will undergo an allergic test on the anterior surface of the elbow.
To ensure cleanliness, alcohol will be used to clean the areas to be evaluated before applying the tape. The H technique will be employed to apply KT over the lumbar region. Participants will be instructed to bend forwards from the waist, and two vertical strips will be applied. These strips will stretch the Golgi tendon organ on both sides of the spine from the top of the buttock cleft upwards to a mid-point, with less than 25% stretch .
Additionally, a horizontal strip will be attached across the left and right sacroiliac joints. This strip will be stretched to 50% of its maximum capacity,.
myofascial release techniqueOther
myofascial release technique will be applied from prone on lumbar paravertebral muscles by using the olecranon of the physical therapist for 3 minutes, thoracolumbar fascia by using cross-handed hold, with hands placed on the T12-L1 levels and on the sacrum for 5 minutes without repetition and quadratus lumborum by using elbow with low pressure obliquely towards the center of the column for 7 min.
Additionally, from supine on psoas muscle by transversal sliding of the psoas fascia. The therapist will place the hands laterally 3 cm from the umbilicus.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| kinesio taping | Experimental | Each female will be treated by Kinesio tape which will be applied for three days (from the first day to the end of the third day of menstrual cycle) throughout 3 consecutive cycles. Receives: Other: kinesio taping |
| myofascial release technique | Experimental | Each female will be treated by myofascial relaxation technique which will be started at the third or fourth day of menstruation and continued till the onset of the next menstruation, 40 minutes, 3 times / week for 12 sessions through 3 consecutive menstrual cycle Receives: Other: myofascial release technique |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
pain intensity
The scale that will be used the VAS ;each subject will instructed to put point on line from no pain to tolerable pain
Measured: up to four weeks]
pain pressure threshold
will be measured by pressure algometer
Measured: up to four weeks]
Secondary outcomes (2)
severity of dysmenorrhea
will be measured by WaLIDD scale(intensity /Wong-Baker, work ability , days of pain and location). Where (0) without dysmenorrhea, (1-4) mild dysmenorrhea, (5-7) moderate dysmenorrhea, (8-12) sever dysmenorrh
Measured: up to four weeks]
Assess the function disability level
will be assess by Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).
Measured: up to four weeks]
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Feb 2024
- Study start15 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Low Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- kinesio taping and myofascial release technique
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hala Mohamed Ahmed Morsy, Cairo University
- Investigators
- Manal El El shafei, lecture, Principal investigator, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06280989
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/004768
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Feb 2024
- Last updated
- 2 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Kinesio Taping Versus Myofascial Release on Menstrual Low Back Pain in Young Females
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06280989
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/004768
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Keywords
- kinesio taping, myofascial release technique
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
the aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of kinesio taping versus myofascial release technique on menstrual low back pain in young females
Detailed description
: Menstrual low back pain is a prevalent condition among women. Menstrual low back pain occurrence is affected by hormonal changes. Menstrual low back pain incidence more than 40% to 50% during the menstrual phase (days 1-6) of the menstrual cycle, while the range of prevalence was 45 to 95%. It has a high prevalence among females, especially females aged 20 to 25 years old. Hormonal changes might play an important role in the formation of Menstrual low back pain and is the main cause of feeling of pain during menstrual cycle. kinesio taping and myofascial release technique play an important role in the treatment of Menstrual low back pain. this trial has two groups; one will receive kinesio taping three days and the second will receive myofascial release technique for12 sessions through 3 consecutive menstrual cycle
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- kinesio taping and myofascial release technique
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| kinesio taping | Experimental | Other: kinesio tapingEach female will be treated by Kinesio tape which will be applied for three days (from the first day to the end of the third day of menstrual cycle) throughout 3 consecutive cycles. |
| myofascial release technique | Experimental | Other: myofascial release techniqueEach female will be treated by myofascial relaxation technique which will be started at the third or fourth day of menstruation and continued till the onset of the next menstruation, 40 minutes, 3 times / week for 12 sessions through 3 consecutive menstrual cycle |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Healthy young virgin females suffering from menstrual low back pain diagnosed by the gynecologist.
- Their ages will be ranged from 18-25 years\' old
- Their body mass index will be ranged from 20-25 kg/m2.
- All females have regular menstruation
- Their pain intensity is scored as \> 4 on VAS just before or during the first 3 days of the menstruation
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Any orthopedic problems such as trauma at lower spine, congenital malformation at spine and scoliosis.
- Any gynecological problem such as irregular menstrual cycle, secondary dysmenorrhea due to endometriosis, ovarian cyst, uterine fibroid and congenital malformation or pelvic inflammation.
- Athletic females
- Allergy to kinesio taping.
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| kinesio tapingBefore treatment, all female participants will undergo an allergic test on the anterior surface of the elbow. To ensure cleanliness, alcohol will be used to clean the areas to be evaluated before applying the tape. The H technique will be employed to apply KT over the lumbar region. Participants will be instructed to bend forwards from the waist, and two vertical strips will be applied. These strips will stretch the Golgi tendon organ on both sides of the spine from the top of the buttock cleft upwards to a mid-point, with less than 25% stretch . Additionally, a horizontal strip will be attached across the left and right sacroiliac joints. This strip will be stretched to 50% of its maximum capacity,. | Other | kinesio taping |
| myofascial release techniquemyofascial release technique will be applied from prone on lumbar paravertebral muscles by using the olecranon of the physical therapist for 3 minutes, thoracolumbar fascia by using cross-handed hold, with hands placed on the T12-L1 levels and on the sacrum for 5 minutes without repetition and quadratus lumborum by using elbow with low pressure obliquely towards the center of the column for 7 min. Additionally, from supine on psoas muscle by transversal sliding of the psoas fascia. The therapist will place the hands laterally 3 cm from the umbilicus. | Other | myofascial release technique |
Primary outcome
pain intensity
Time frame: up to four weeks]
The scale that will be used the VAS ;each subject will instructed to put point on line from no pain to tolerable pain
pain pressure threshold
Time frame: up to four weeks]
will be measured by pressure algometer
2 secondary outcomes
severity of dysmenorrhea
Time frame: up to four weeks]
Assess the function disability level
Time frame: up to four weeks]
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Apr 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Manal El El shafei, lecture principal investigator
Cairo University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing kinesio taping and myofascial release technique in people with Low Back Pain, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Hala ma Morsy, Bachelor (0020-01028616865, halamohamed8.11.2018@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
pain intensity (time frame: up to four weeks]). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Apr 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.