A Research Study Exploring How Musculoskeletal Function and the Autonomic Nervous System Relate to Visceral Pain in Women With and Without Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods).
The Effect of Vaginal Somatovisceral Pain on Hip Extension Mobility and Strength in Women at Mid-cycle With Dysmenorrhea vs. Controls: A Case-control Study
Azusa Pacific University
60 participants
Aug 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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 musculoskeletal systems in pain perception among female participants, providing valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of interoceptive pain and functional musculoskeletal changes.
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Interventions
Participants will receive a visceral pain stimulus while being monitored for heart rate variability (HRV), and will have hip mobility and dorsiflexor strength assessed before and after.
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NCT07209566