Mindfulness may soothe period pain without pills
NCT ID NCT07394023
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 measure pain, stress, self-efficacy, and self-compassion before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage period pain and stress for young women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 68 participants. The training is time-intensive (8 sessions), and results may not apply to everyone with dysmenorrhea.
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