Infertility, FemaleNCT06845670
Effects of Wurn Technique on Dyspareunia, Menstrual Cramps & QoL in Infertile Women
A study testing Wurn technique in people with Infertility, Female, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Wurn technique is a PT technique. It is site specific massage therapy in the form of relaxing technique, helps to promote the function of abdominopelvic and reproductive organs. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 45 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Infertility, Female
- What is being tested?
- Wurn technique
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 54 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 26 Dec 2023to 30 Dec 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 25 to 45 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Women with infertility between age 25 to 45
- women who were unable to conceive for 12months with regular unprotected intercourse
- women with infertility indicating sexual pain, irregular periods with menstrual cramps.
- women with secondary infertility
Who cannot join
- Women with active infections and abnormal ovarian cysts.
- Any abdominopelvic surgery within last 90days.
- Any medical history of active abdominopelvic cancer or malignancy.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Wurn Technique on Symptoms of Dyspareunia, Menstrual Cramps and Quality of Life in Women With Infertility
Wurn technique is a PT technique. It is site specific massage therapy in the form of relaxing technique, helps to promote the function of abdominopelvic and reproductive organs.
Read the detailed description
This study will be randomized controlled trial, will be completed in 10 months duration. Non probability Conveninence sampling technique will be used with 54 participants after randomization. Effect will be obseved in 2 groups.
- Conditions
- Infertility, Female
- Being tested
- Wurn technique
- Medical subject headings
- Infertility, Female
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Wurn techniqueOther
Also called Pelvic floor relaxation exercise
Wurn technique is a massage technique and PF relaxation exercises are to relax tighten pelvic floor muscles.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group | Experimental | Wurn technique Receives: Other: Wurn technique |
| Controlled group | Experimental | Pelvic floor relaxation Receives: Other: Wurn technique |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Female Sexual Function Index Scoring
Measure sexual functioning of women in six domains: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain
Measured: 2weeks duration
Mankoski Pain Scale
Numerical pain scale ranging from 0 to 10
Measured: 2weeks duration
FertiQoL
Asses quality of life of an individual with infertility
Measured: 2weeks duration
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Feb 2025
- Study start26 Dec 2023
- Primary completion26 Oct 2024
- Study completion30 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Infertility, FemaleStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International 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
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Adeela Arif, MS, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06845670
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Maha Ashfaq
- Status last verified
- Feb 2025
- First submitted
- 20 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 25 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Wurn Technique on Symptoms of Dyspareunia, Menstrual Cramps and Quality of Life in Women With Infertility
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06845670
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Maha Ashfaq
- Conditions
- Infertility, Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Feb 2025 (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.
Wurn technique is a PT technique. It is site specific massage therapy in the form of relaxing technique, helps to promote the function of abdominopelvic and reproductive organs.
Detailed description
This study will be randomized controlled trial, will be completed in 10 months duration. Non probability Conveninence sampling technique will be used with 54 participants after randomization. Effect will be obseved in 2 groups.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group | Experimental | Other: Wurn techniqueWurn technique |
| Controlled group | Experimental | Other: Wurn techniquePelvic floor relaxation |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Women with infertility between age 25 to 45
- women who were unable to conceive for 12months with regular unprotected intercourse
- women with infertility indicating sexual pain, irregular periods with menstrual cramps.
- women with secondary infertility
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Women with active infections and abnormal ovarian cysts.
- Any abdominopelvic surgery within last 90days.
- Any medical history of active abdominopelvic cancer or malignancy.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wurn techniqueAlso: Pelvic floor relaxation exerciseWurn technique is a massage technique and PF relaxation exercises are to relax tighten pelvic floor muscles. | Other | Controlled group, Experimental group |
Primary outcome
Female Sexual Function Index Scoring
Time frame: 2weeks duration
Measure sexual functioning of women in six domains: desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain
Mankoski Pain Scale
Time frame: 2weeks duration
Numerical pain scale ranging from 0 to 10
FertiQoL
Time frame: 2weeks duration
Asses quality of life of an individual with infertility
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Feb 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Adeela Arif, MS principal investigator
Riphah International 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 Wurn technique in people with Infertility, Female, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 4 inclusion and 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Feb 2025. 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 Pakistan. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Female Sexual Function Index Scoring (time frame: 2weeks duration). The study lists 3 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 25 Feb 2025.