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No-needle acupressure and gentle exercise may stop period cramps before they start

NCT ID NCT07497711

Prevention Sponsor: Nanyang Technological University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This 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. Researchers will measure pain severity, fatigue, sleep, mood, and gut bacteria changes to see if these approaches help.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2/3

Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.

Participants

About 145 people

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Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2029

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Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 16 - 35 years of age * Regular menstrual cycles (28 days ± 7 days) in 3 months prior to enrollment * Two or more episodes of menstrual cramps in the past 2 months, scored at least 4 points on the worst pain item of the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Ability to download, install, and navigate the study-specific digital content and use its core functions for training, self-guided intervention administration, and data entry * Ability to understand the nature of the study and willingness to give informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled neurological diseases, immunodeficiency, bleeding disorders, and allergies * The presence of another Axis I disorder not in remission * Lactating or pregnant, or those planning to become pregnant in the coming half year * Undergoing other trials for pain management during the study period * Plan to initiate other pain therapies for menstrual pain management in the proceeding 3 months

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Conditions

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dysmenorrhea mental disorder metabolic disease Pain primary dysmenorrhea psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Acupressure Digital health Host-gut microbiota interaction Mental disorder Metabolomics Pain (visceral, somatic, or neuropathic) Traditional exercise Women of reproductive age

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Locations

  • iHealth Lab, Nanyang Technological University

    RECRUITING

    Singapore, 637550, Singapore

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