Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS) in Individuals With Primary Dysmenorrhea

Lead Sponsor:

Artvin Coruh University

Conditions:

Dysmenorrhea Primary

Pain

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-40 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on pain, functional and emotional symptoms, and physical performance in individuals with primary ...

Detailed Description

In this study, which will be conducted over two menstrual cycles, 34 patients with PD will be randomised into two groups: taVNS and sham treatment. From the onset of pain during the menstrual cycle, t...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Being diagnosed with PD according to the No. 345 Primary Dysmenorrhea Consensus Guidelines,
  • An NRS score of at least three during menstruation before treatment,
  • Being a woman between the ages of 18-40,
  • A regular menstrual cycle of 28±7 days,
  • Being nulliparous,
  • No history of brain surgery, tumour or intracranial metal implantation,
  • No chronic genitourinary infection or alcohol or drug use.

Exclusion

  • History of dizziness or epileptic disease,
  • Pregnancy,
  • Women with intrauterine devices,
  • Metal implants in the head area,
  • Women with skin lesions in the area where the electrodes will be placed,
  • Use of analgesic drugs during treatment,
  • Women with neurological or heart disease,
  • Women are diagnosed with gynaecological conditions (endometriosis, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids, etc., which may be associated with secondary dysmenorrhea).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 15 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 30 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06146569

Start Date

November 15 2023

End Date

January 30 2024

Last Update

October 29 2024

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Zeynep Yıldız Kızkın

Artvin, Turkey (Türkiye), 08000