Fish extract may ease period pain by fighting inflammation

NCT ID NCT07677462

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Universitas Sriwijaya Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether an extract from snakehead fish (Ophiocephalus striatus) can reduce menstrual pain in teenage girls with primary dysmenorrhea—cramps without an underlying disease. The trial gives participants either the fish extract or a placebo for 14 days before their period, then measures pain levels and inflammatory markers in the blood. The goal is to see if the extract's anti-inflammatory properties can offer a natural way to ease period pain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Ophiocephalus striatus (snakehead fish) extract
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a natural, accessible option for managing menstrual pain by reducing inflammation.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and more research is needed to confirm benefits and safety.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sriwijaya

Palembang, South Sumatra, 30114, Indonesia

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