Dysmenorrhea
MONDO:1060205A menstrual disorder characterized by pain during the menstrual cycle.
101 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 47 tagged with Dysmenorrhea itself.
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Sub-types of Dysmenorrhea
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Primary dysmenorrhea 76 trials
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Secondary dysmenorrhea 2 trials
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No-needle acupressure and gentle exercise may stop period cramps before they start
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests two self-care methods—virtual ear acupressure and Baduanjin qigong—to prevent or reduce period pain in 145 women aged 16–35 with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and practice their assigned technique for 12 weeks…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Nanyang Technological University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Home-Based yoga and brain training may ease teen period pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether telerehabilitation-based cognitive exercise therapy and yoga can reduce pain, improve physical function, and boost quality of life in adolescent girls with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Forty-two teens aged 10–19 will participate in 12 weeks of …
Sponsor: Acibadem University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing technique may offer Drug-Free relief for menstrual cramps
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an 8-week program of coordinated breathing and pelvic floor exercises can reduce pain and improve quality of life in university women aged 18-24 with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without underlying disease). Participants will either do the exerci…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pressing points for period pain: new study tests Self-Acupressure
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether pressing on specific body spots (acupressure) can reduce menstrual pain and PMS symptoms in women aged 18-30. About 120 participants will either do real or fake acupressure at home for 6 months. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free method can help…
Sponsor: Nigde Omer Halisdemir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable Brain-Zapping device aims to ease Period-Related mood and brain fog
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 12-week digital program called Samphire Guided Care for people with menstrual or pelvic health conditions like PMS, endometriosis, or menopause. The program combines a wearable device that gently stimulates the brain, coaching, and symptom tracking to see if it…
Sponsor: Samphire Group, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can simple exercises or relaxation ease painful periods? new study investigates.
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether aerobic exercise or a relaxation method (Jacobson's technique) works better for reducing pain, tiredness, and improving daily life in young women with painful periods. About 58 women aged 17-24 with mild period pain will be randomly placed into one of …
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can gentle back and pelvic techniques ease period pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two manual therapy techniques—sacral release and lumbar mobilization—in 46 unmarried women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). The goal is to see which better reduces pain, symptom severity, and improves quality of life over six weeks. Participants recei…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a simple talk ease endometriosis pain? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special pain consultation and education session can help women with endometriosis feel more in control of their pain and improve their quality of life. About 110 women will either receive the new consultation plus usual care, or usual care alone. They w…
Sponsor: Sorlandet Hospital HF • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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HIIT your period pain: new study tests exercise as a Drug-Free solution
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week online high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program can reduce menstrual pain and improve quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Sixty women will be split into two groups: one gets an educational workshop plus t…
Sponsor: University of Alcala • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a simple mineral beat period pain? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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 h…
Sponsor: Havva Betül Bacak • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Ultrasound-Guided needle therapy may ease menstrual cramps
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a technique called Doppler-guided angiopuncture can safely reduce pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea (period pain). Researchers will perform the needle procedure on 30 participants and measure pain changes using a standard pain scale. The goal is to …
Sponsor: City University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:52 UTC
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Can herbal supplements ease fibroid pain? new study seeks answers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 24-week study is testing two herbal supplements, Elix Cycle Balance and Elix Daily Harmony, in 42 women aged 20-45 with uterine fibroids. Participants take the supplements daily and report changes in symptoms like menstrual pain and bleeding through questionnaires. The goal …
Sponsor: Zenchi, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:49 UTC
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Hidden clues in the menstrual cycle: could they reveal Women's overall health?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common menstrual cycle symptoms—like pain, mood changes, and bleeding patterns—relate to physical and mental health in Spanish women aged 18 to 45 who have natural periods. Researchers will use questionnaires and urine ovulation tests to track symptoms and…
Sponsor: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing your IUD insertion could prevent ovarian cysts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 60 women who are getting a hormone-releasing IUD (LNG-IUD) to see if the timing of insertion during their menstrual cycle affects whether they develop ovarian cysts. Researchers will use ultrasound to check for cysts at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months after insert…
Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Period pain linked to hip weakness in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether women with painful periods have different hip movement and strength when a pain stimulus is applied, compared to women without period pain. Researchers will measure hip range of motion, ankle strength, and heart rate changes before and after a brief va…
Sponsor: Azusa Pacific University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC