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Determining the Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Pain and Menstrual Symptoms in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Led by Osmaniye Korkut Ata University · Updated on 2025-03-20
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
10 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the impact of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on pain and menstrual symptoms in women with primary dysmenorrhea, a condition characterized by severe menstrual pain and related symptoms that affect daily life and well-being. The study investigates whether TENS, a non-invasive and drug-free method, can relieve menstrual pain by stimulating nerves through electrical impulses, offering a potential alternative or complementary treatment to traditional therapies. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: one group receives TENS treatment, another uses a placebo device without active stimulation, and the control group receives no intervention or standard treatment. The study evaluates treatment effects over a three-month period, monitoring the intensity of menstrual pain and additional symptoms to compare the benefits of TENS against placebo and no treatment. During the study, participants will be assessed for menstrual pain severity and symptom changes using standardized tools. Researchers will collect data on pain levels and menstrual symptoms at regular intervals throughout the three months. Safety and adherence will also be monitored to understand the role of TENS in managing primary dysmenorrhea and its potential to improve quality of life during menstrual periods.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of TENS on Pain and Symptoms in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18 and above
- Have regular menstrual cycles lasting 3 to 8 days, with cycle length between 21 to 35 days
- Experience dysmenorrhea pain rated 4 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
You will not qualify if you...
- Secondary dysmenorrhea
- Currently using oral contraceptives
- Impaired tissue integrity in the abdominal area
- Previous experience with TENS
- History of nerve damage or sensory loss
- Presence of a pacemaker
- Any systemic diseases
- Pregnant or in the postpartum period
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 3 months
Participants receive Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) or placebo treatment to evaluate its effect on menstrual pain and symptoms.
Participants apply TENS or placebo during menstrual periods for up to 3 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Esra Ünal
Osmaniye, Turkey (Türkiye), 80010
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Research Team
E
Esra U Unal, Doctor
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
3
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