Effect of Electroacupuncture on Premenstrual Syndrome in Young Women
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 60
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Premenstrual syndrome severity
研究概览
简要总结
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of electroacupuncture on premenstrual syndrome in young women.
详细描述
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) begins during fertility years and ceases at menopausal period. This syndrome manifests itself during every monthly luteal stage in the form of a complex of somatic, psychological and behavioral disorders. It usually starts 6 to 12 days before menstruation and it lasts 2 to 4 days after menstrual bleeding.
Surgical treatment, drug treatment (such as hormonal use, antidepressant and analgesic drugs) and non-drug therapies (such as lifestyle changes and exercise). Considering the side effects of drug and surgical treatments, non-drug therapies, especially physical activity, have attracted the attention of specialists and women with the disease.
Previous studies reported that a combination of Mg and vitamin B6 induced a reduction of mild premenstrual anxiety-related symptoms and the mean score of (PMS).
So, This study provided evidences of the effect of electroacupuncture on premenstrual syndrome in young women for all health care providers who are interested in the field of women's health.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20 Years 至 29 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Women diagnosed with or suffering from premenstrual syndrome.
- •Regular menstrual cycles.
- •Age from 20 to 29 years.
- •Body mass index (BMI) from 25 to 29.9 kg/m².
- •Single, virginal, and non-smoking participants.
排除标准
- •Cardiorespiratory, renal, neurological, pelvic inflammatory, thyroid, or mental disorders.
- •Anemia, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, headache, or migraine.
- •Acupuncture treatment during the preceding six months.
- •Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant.
- •Participation in another exercise or training program during the study.
- •Use of medications or hormonal treatment that could influence the study outcomes.
结局指标
主要结局
Premenstrual syndrome severity
时间窗: 3 months
Premenstrual syndrome severity was measured using the Premenstrual Syndrome Questionnaire (PMSQ). It was assessed during the late luteal phase at baseline before the first treatment session and again during the late luteal phase after completion of the three-cycle intervention period. Premenstrual Syndrome Questionnaire (PMSQ) scoring evaluates symptom severity on a 3-point scale (1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe) across categories like anxiety, fluid retention, and mood changes to determine the impact of premenstrual changes. Lower scores indicate improvement in premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
次要结局
- Serum progesterone concentration (ng/mL).(3 months)
- Serum estradiol (E2)(3 months)
研究者
Kholud Khaled Sayed
principal investigator
Cairo University