Primary dysmenorrhea

This study tests whether Pilates or gym exercises better relieve pain from primary dysmenorrhea (period pain) in young women aged 17-25. Fifty-two participants will do either Pilates or gym workouts three times a week for three months. Researchers will measure pain intensity, sym…

This study tests whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a therapy that combines tapping on acupressure points with focused thoughts, can reduce pain intensity, pain-related worrying, and emotional distress in nursing students who suffer from painful periods. Participants are…

This study tests a wearable sleeve with semiconductors that claim to boost blood flow and reduce pain. One hundred women with painful periods will wear either the active sleeve or a placebo version. The goal is to see if the sleeve can ease cramping and improve quality of life wi…

This study tests a psychological program for teens aged 15-19 with painful periods. The program uses cognitive restructuring and psychoeducation to help them change negative thoughts and improve emotional control. Researchers will measure pain and coping skills before and after t…

This study tests whether an 8-week home exercise program can reduce pain and improve walking and brain function in young women with painful periods. Eighty-six single women aged 18-25 with moderate to severe period pain will do 30-minute sessions three times a week, including rel…

This study tests whether a dietary supplement called CL25216 can help women with painful periods (primary dysmenorrhea). Eighty healthy women aged 25-40 will take either CL25216 or a placebo daily for 84 days. Researchers will measure changes in menstrual pain, pain duration, and…

This study will test whether a structured yoga program can reduce pain and improve quality of life in 30 young women aged 18-25 with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Participants will do breathing exercises, relaxation, and pelvic-focused yoga poses. Researchers will measu…

This early-stage trial tests whether a single vaginal dose of sildenafil (100 mg) can reduce painful uterine contractions during menstruation. About 50 adults with moderate-to-severe period pain will receive the drug or a placebo in two separate cycles. The study uses MRI to meas…

This pilot study tests if a gentle massage technique called manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) can reduce period pain in young women aged 18-25 with primary dysmenorrhea. Twenty participants will receive three monthly MLD sessions before their period. Researchers will measure pain, …

This study tests whether an 8-session mindfulness-based compassionate living program can help university students with painful periods feel less stress, less pain, and more in control. About 68 students will either take the training or receive no intervention. Researchers will me…

This study tests whether a comfort theory-based education program can help university students with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods) feel better. The program involves three face-to-face sessions over three months, each lasting 40 minutes. Researchers will compare pain level…

This study tests whether a device that sends mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the ankle (TTNS) can reduce pain and distress from period cramps. Thirty-six women with primary dysmenorrhea will receive either standard care (heat packs and stretches) or standard care plus TTNS f…

This study tests whether a daily 5-20 minute abdominal self-massage can reduce menstrual pain. 46 female students in Germany will track their pain and medication use via a smartphone app over up to 60 days. Each person acts as their own control, comparing massage days to no-massa…

This study will survey 402 female medical students at Sohag University to understand how period pain (primary dysmenorrhea) impacts their academic performance and quality of life. Participants will fill out two questionnaires about their pain and its effects. The goal is to gathe…

This study will compare 70 women with and without primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods) to see how the condition affects pain sensitivity, joint flexibility, physical activity, breathing strength, attitudes about menstruation, and mood. Researchers hope to identify key areas aff…