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UNKNOWN

Brain Structural and Functional Connectivity Changes in the Period of Dysmenorrhea: a Prospective fMRI Study

Lead Sponsor:

Women's Hospital School Of Medicine Zhejiang University

Conditions:

Dysmenorrhea

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-45 years

Brief Summary

Observational prospective study with an analysis of the changes in brain structure and related functional connectivity in women with dysmenorrhea.

Detailed Description

Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological disease and chronic pain disorder.Understanding the neural mechanisms of dysmenorrhea and the brain changes affecting pain factors is important for finding dysme...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Right-handedness, as confirmed by the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory
  • A regular menstrual cycle of approximately 21 to 35 days
  • A history of menstrual pain longer than 6 months
  • Not taking any medication or using other methods to treat dysmenorrhea in the past month
  • Score of \>= 40mm on the VAS (visual analogue scale) in recent three menstrual cycles

Exclusion

  • Any psychiatric or neurological disorders, particularly premenstrual dysphoric disorder
  • Using oral contraceptives, hormonal supplements, or any central-acting medication (eg, opioid, antiepileptics) within 6 months before the study
  • Having a metal or pacemaker implant, claustrophobia, or any contraindications to MR
  • Head injury with loss of consciousness

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2024

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06178406

Start Date

January 1 2024

End Date

December 31 2024

Last Update

December 21 2023

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