MRI study aims to crack the code of menstrual cramps

NCT ID NCT04145518

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at 183 women with and without period pain to understand why it happens and how the drug naproxen helps. Using MRI scans, researchers identified different pain types based on muscle activity, blood flow, and oxygen levels. The goal is to improve diagnosis and create better, more personalized treatments for menstrual pain.

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Locations

  • NorthShore University HealthSystem

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201, United States

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