Dysmenorrhea

This trial investigates whether adding a hands-on technique called abdominopelvic fascial release to stretching exercises can reduce menstrual pain and improve scar mobility in women who have had a cesarean section. The study enrolls women aged 20 to 35 with moderate to severe pe…

This study tests a wearable sleeve with semiconductors that claim to boost blood flow and reduce pain. One hundred women with painful periods will wear either the active sleeve or a placebo version. The goal is to see if the sleeve can ease cramping and improve quality of life wi…

This study tests whether gentle belly massage can reduce period pain and improve quality of life in women with painful periods, with or without endometriosis. About 80 women will be randomly assigned to receive either real massage or a light touch (sham) over three menstrual cycl…

This study tests a psychological program for teens aged 15-19 with painful periods. The program uses cognitive restructuring and psychoeducation to help them change negative thoughts and improve emotional control. Researchers will measure pain and coping skills before and after t…

This study tests whether a dietary supplement called CL25216 can help women with painful periods (primary dysmenorrhea). Eighty healthy women aged 25-40 will take either CL25216 or a placebo daily for 84 days. Researchers will measure changes in menstrual pain, pain duration, and…

This early-stage trial tests whether a single vaginal dose of sildenafil (100 mg) can reduce painful uterine contractions during menstruation. About 50 adults with moderate-to-severe period pain will receive the drug or a placebo in two separate cycles. The study uses MRI to meas…

This study tests whether a mobile app that tracks periods and teaches about menstrual health can improve quality of life for teens with painful or heavy periods. About 874 adolescents who have started their periods and speak Dutch, English, Turkish, or Moroccan-Arabic will use th…

This study tests whether a daily 5-20 minute abdominal self-massage can reduce menstrual pain. 46 female students in Germany will track their pain and medication use via a smartphone app over up to 60 days. Each person acts as their own control, comparing massage days to no-massa…