New online course aims to ease menstrual pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT07237802

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cardenal Herrera University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a four-week online program that teaches women about the science of pain and how to manage it, specifically for period pain. 82 women with moderate to severe menstrual cramps took part, comparing the program plus lifestyle tips to lifestyle tips alone. The goal was to see if learning about pain could reduce its intensity and improve emotional well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: online pain neuroscience education program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce menstrual pain and improve daily life for many women.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 82 participants. The online education may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to women with more severe or complex conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dysmenorrhea Kinesiophobia Pain primary dysmenorrhea

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera

Valencia, Valencia-valència, 46006, Spain

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