Primary dysmenorrhea
MONDO:1060206A form of dysmenorrhea characterized by recurrent menstrual pain without any identifiable underlying pelvic pathology, representing a diagnosis of exclusion. Symptoms typically emerge within two years of menarche.
64 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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No-needle acupressure and gentle exercise may stop period cramps before they start
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests two self-care methods—virtual ear acupressure and Baduanjin qigong—to prevent or reduce period pain in 145 women aged 16–35 with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and practice their assigned technique for 12 weeks…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Nanyang Technological University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Home-Based yoga and brain training may ease teen period pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether telerehabilitation-based cognitive exercise therapy and yoga can reduce pain, improve physical function, and boost quality of life in adolescent girls with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Forty-two teens aged 10–19 will participate in 12 weeks of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Acibadem University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Can massage or music ease period pain? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether connective tissue massage or music-based relaxation can reduce pain and other symptoms in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Thirty-six women will be randomly assigned to massage, relaxation, or a control group. The treatments are given be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pamukkale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can simple exercises or relaxation ease painful periods? new study investigates.
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether aerobic exercise or a relaxation method (Jacobson's technique) works better for reducing pain, tiredness, and improving daily life in young women with painful periods. About 58 women aged 17-24 with mild period pain will be randomly placed into one of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Mind over menstrual pain: brain retraining could offer Drug-Free relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether graded motor imagery—a brain-training program that includes recognizing body positions, imagining pain-free movements, and using mirror therapy—can reduce pain sensitivity and intensity in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods with no medical c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Mehak Naeem • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can gentle back and pelvic techniques ease period pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two manual therapy techniques—sacral release and lumbar mobilization—in 46 unmarried women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). The goal is to see which better reduces pain, symptom severity, and improves quality of life over six weeks. Participants recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New Hands-On therapy may offer Drug-Free relief for period pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive manual therapy called pelvic nerve mobilization to reduce menstrual pain in 60 women aged 18-30 with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants will receive either the active therapy or a sham treatment over three cycles. The goal is to see if this drug-fr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Hail • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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HIIT your period pain: new study tests exercise as a Drug-Free solution
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week online high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program can reduce menstrual pain and improve quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Sixty women will be split into two groups: one gets an educational workshop plus t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alcala • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Laughter yoga tested as period pain remedy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether watching and following along with laughter yoga videos can reduce pain and other menstrual symptoms in young women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Researchers will randomly assign 68 university students aged 18-24 to either a laughter yoga gr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Pressing points for period pain: new study tests Self-Acupressure
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether pressing on specific body spots (acupressure) can reduce menstrual pain and PMS symptoms in women aged 18-30. About 120 participants will either do real or fake acupressure at home for 6 months. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free method can help…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nigde Omer Halisdemir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Botox in the womb: a new hope for crippling period pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) into the uterine muscle can reduce severe period pain in women who haven't found relief from standard treatments. 222 women will receive either Botox or a placebo injection via a small camera inserted into the uterus. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Shock therapy for cramps? tiny trial tests nerve zaps for period pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive nerve stimulation technique, called transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS), can reduce pain and improve quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Thirty-two women aged 20-25 will receive either TTNS plus …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New drug aims to ease menstrual cramps in phase 3 trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new drug called CDE100 to see if it relieves menstrual cramp pain better than a current treatment (Buscopan Composto). About 238 women aged 16-35 with moderate to severe cramps will take part. The study is double-blind, meaning neither participants…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Could a simple mineral beat period pain? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether intravenous magnesium sulfate can quickly reduce severe period pain in women visiting the emergency room. Sixty women with acute dysmenorrhea will receive either magnesium or a standard painkiller (dexketoprofen). Pain levels are measured before and one h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Havva Betül Bacak • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Drug-Free period pain relief? study tests exercise and brain training
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares three approaches to reduce menstrual pain in women aged 18-25 with primary dysmenorrhea: exercise alone, exercise plus motor imagery (mentally practicing movements), and exercise plus pain neuroscience education. Over 8 weeks, 51 participants will attend super…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Muge Dereli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Ultrasound-Guided needle therapy may ease menstrual cramps
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a technique called Doppler-guided angiopuncture can safely reduce pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea (period pain). Researchers will perform the needle procedure on 30 participants and measure pain changes using a standard pain scale. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:52 UTC
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Tylenol vs. advil: which is safer for period cramps in Crohn's?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing how well two common pain relievers—acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil)—work for period cramps in women with Crohn's disease. Twenty-four women will take each drug for two menstrual cycles and report their symptoms. The main goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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25,000 ultrasound scans to train AI for better Women's health diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a huge collection of ultrasound images from the uterus and ovaries. Researchers will gather scans from 25,000 women, both healthy and with gynecological conditions, during routine checkups. The goal is to build a database that doctors and artificial intelli…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Period pain may throw off your balance, new study suggests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether women with painful periods have worse knee joint awareness and balance compared to those without pain. Researchers will measure balance and knee position sense in 62 healthy young women. No treatment is given—this is purely an observation to better und…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Period pain linked to hip weakness in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether women with painful periods have different hip movement and strength when a pain stimulus is applied, compared to women without period pain. Researchers will measure hip range of motion, ankle strength, and heart rate changes before and after a brief va…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Azusa Pacific University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC