Vitamin e + painkiller: a new hope for period pain?
NCT ID NCT07466342
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking vitamin E together with the painkiller mefenamic acid works better than the painkiller alone for period cramps. Sixty women aged 15-35 with painful periods took either the combination or just the painkiller. Researchers measured pain levels to see if the combo offered more relief.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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15 to 35 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Primary Dysmenorrhea for ≥3-months Exclusion Criteria: * Patients already taking Vitamin E therapy * Having secondary dysmenorrhea like fibroid, endometriosis, adenomyosis and ovarian cyst on ultrasound
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nishtar Medical University and Hospital
Multan, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan
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