Primary dysmenorrhea

Researchers are testing whether adding pain neuroscience education to a six-week exercise program helps women with primary dysmenorrhea, the recurring menstrual pain that is not caused by another condition. Sixty-two women aged 18 to 35 join the trial and are split into two group…

This trial tests whether suspended moxibustion, a traditional therapy that holds a burning moxa stick near the skin, can reduce pain from primary dysmenorrhea, or period cramps without an underlying disease. Researchers plan to enroll 48 female students aged 18 to 35 who have mod…

This trial tests whether a six-session educational program, based on Orem's Self-Care Theory, can improve self-care and menstrual hygiene in adolescent girls aged 15-17 with primary dysmenorrhea (period pain). Participants receive the program over four weeks, while a control grou…

This trial tests whether sleeping next to a traditional Chinese herbal sachet—a cloth bag filled with a blend of 13 aromatic herbs—can reduce menstrual pain and improve anxiety and depression in female college students with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without an underly…

This study compares three approaches to reduce menstrual pain in women aged 18-25 with primary dysmenorrhea: exercise alone, exercise plus motor imagery (mentally practicing movements), and exercise plus pain neuroscience education. Over 8 weeks, 51 participants will attend super…

This trial investigates whether a 20-minute warm-water footbath containing magnesium sulfate can reduce pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Around 120 women aged 18–35 are randomly assigned to receive the magnesium footbath, a plain warm-water footbath, or …

This study looked at whether SuJok therapy—a technique that applies pressure to specific points on the hands and feet—can reduce period pain and improve quality of life in young women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without an underlying medical cause). Researchers enr…

This study tests whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can reduce menstrual pain, depression, and anxiety in young women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without an underlying condition). Participants receive either real or sham stimula…

This study tested two non-drug approaches—FEMOB mobilization and MOPEXE exercises—for reducing pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea (period pain). 72 women aged 18-30 were split into four groups: one received FEMOB, one MOPEXE, one electrotherapy only, and one no treatment. Th…

This study looked at whether lifestyle changes can help reduce period pain in obese women aged 18 to 25. 67 women with moderate to severe pain took part. Researchers measured pain levels, severity, and other factors before and after the program.

This study looked at whether kinesio taping (a special elastic tape placed on the skin) can quickly ease period pain and related symptoms like trouble sleeping and fear of moving. Researchers compared real taping to a fake (sham) taping in 24 women aged 18-24 with primary dysmeno…

This study looked at whether spinal manipulation combined with connective tissue massage can reduce pain, menstrual symptoms, depression, and sleep problems in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Seventy-five women were split into three groups: one received both tr…

This study compared progressive relaxation exercises (tensing and relaxing muscles while breathing) with isometric exercises (holding muscle contractions) for managing period pain. Sixty women with moderate to severe primary dysmenorrhea took part. Researchers measured pain, othe…

This pilot study tested a portable TENS device for reducing menstrual pain in 34 women with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants used the device on their lower abdomen during pain episodes for up to three cycles. The goal was to see if this drug-free approach could ease pain and im…

This study tested whether Pilates or aerobic exercises better reduce period pain in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. Thirty-two women aged 18-25 with regular cycles and normal weight did either Pilates or aerobic exercises for 8 weeks. Pain severity and quality of life were…

This study tested whether doing Pilates online with a live instructor could help women with painful periods. Thirty-four women with primary dysmenorrhea took part in 16 supervised sessions over eight weeks. Researchers measured pain, other symptoms, and trunk muscle endurance to …

This study tested two non-drug treatments—post-isometric relaxation and simple stretching—to see which works better for period pain in young women. Forty-four unmarried women aged 18-30 with painful periods did one of the two exercises three times a week for eight weeks. The goal…

This study tested a new medicine called KYG0395 to see if it safely reduces pain from menstrual cramps (primary dysmenorrhea). About 280 women aged 18–35 with moderate to severe period pain took either the drug or a placebo over several cycles. Researchers measured pain levels us…

This study tested whether adding relaxation exercises (like deep breathing) to stretching can reduce pain and improve quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Twenty sedentary women aged 18-25 participated. The experimental group did both stretching a…

This study tested whether Chuna manual therapy (a type of spinal manipulation) can reduce period pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Thirty women were randomly assigned to receive either Chuna therapy or physical therapy over several weeks. The main goal was to see if Chuna …

This study looked at 164 teenage girls with painful periods to understand how their brains process pain. Participants had pain tests and brain scans at the start and again after a year. The goal was to find patterns that might predict who will develop long-term chronic pain. No t…

This study looked at 100 women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods) to find out what amount of pain reduction is truly meaningful to them. Participants did an 8-week exercise program, and researchers measured pain and other symptoms using standard questionnaires. The goal …