Status:
COMPLETED
Vitamin K Injections for the Treatment of Painful Menstruation
Lead Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Conditions:
Dysmenorrhea
Eligibility:
FEMALE
14-25 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and effectiveness of vitamin K injections into certain body parts for the treatment of painful menstruation.
Detailed Description
Painful menstruation, also known as dysmenorrhea, is a common problem affecting a significant percentage of women. In the United States and Europe, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and or...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Dysmenorrhea for at least 6 months prior to study entry
- Have never been pregnant or have given birth
- Mandarin Chinese or Shanghainese speaking
- Regular menstrual cycles for at least 6 months prior to diagnosis of dysmenorrhea
- Has a working home phone or cellular phone
- Willing to disclose address
- Intends to stay in the area during the study
- Parent or guardian willing to provide informed consent, if applicable
Exclusion
- Dysmenorrhea due to any suspected or recognized causes
- Current use of hormonal contraceptives or an intrauterine device
- History of abdominal surgery
- Other concomitant therapy for acute or chronic pain
- Anticoagulant drugs
- Vitamin K acu-injections at leg acupuncture points prior to study entry
- Intolerance to NSAIDs
- Known allergy to vitamin K
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
March 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00104546
Start Date
September 1 2004
End Date
March 1 2006
Last Update
January 25 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Menstrual Disorder Clinic of the OBS/GYN Hospital of Fudan University
Shanghai, China