Could a simple mineral beat period pain? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07248540

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Havva Betül Bacak Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This 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 hour after treatment to compare effectiveness.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: magnesium sulfate
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, fast-acting option for severe period pain in the emergency room.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Magnesium can cause side effects like flushing or low blood pressure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia dysmenorrhea primary dysmenorrhea

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DYSMENORRHEA

Contacts and locations

Locations

SBÜ Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING

Gaziosmanpaşa, Outside of the US, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)

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