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New online course aims to ease menstrual pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT07237802

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cardenal Herrera University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a four-week online program that teaches women about the science of pain and how to manage it, specifically for period pain. 82 women with moderate to severe menstrual cramps took part, comparing the program plus lifestyle tips to lifestyle tips alone. The goal was to see if learning about pain could reduce its intensity and improve emotional well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
online pain neuroscience education program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce menstrual pain and improve daily life for many women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 82 participants. The online education may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to women with more severe or complex conditions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

82 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Nulliparous women aged 18 to 35 years. * Clinical diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea. * History of moderate to severe menstrual pain for at least six consecutive menstrual cycles. * Pain intensity score greater than 5 on a numerical rating scale (0-10). * No prior use of pain neuroscience education (PNE). * No history of pregnancy. Exclusion Criteria: * History of lower abdominal surgery. * Presence of severe mental health disorders. * Current use of hormonal contraceptives.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dysmenorrhea Kinesiophobia Pain primary dysmenorrhea

As listed by the trial registrant

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Primary dysmenorrhea (PD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera

    Valencia, Valencia-valència, 46006, Spain

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