Analgesic effect of acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture in primary dysmenorrhoea: AAEPD-II

Completed

• Conditions: Primary dysmenorrhoea; Urological and Genital Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN24863192
• Lead Sponsor: Ministry of Science and Technology (China)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-12-11
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 501

Inclusion Criteria

1. Women aged 18 to 30 years
2. A history of regular menstruation (28-day cycle +/- 7 days)
3. Primary dysmenorrhoea (onset greater than or equal to 3 years after menarche)
4. Menstrual cramping pain of moderate or severe intensity, varying from 4.0 to 10.0 on VAS, and for at least 6 months before study entry
5. Not pregnant
6. Good general health
7. Agree to refrain from the use of any analgesics 24 hours before the first intervention
8. Provide written informed consent prior to enrolment

Exclusion Criteria

1. Dysmenorrhoea secondary to organic pathology
2. A history of term pregnancy or possible current pregnancy
3. Severe gastrointestinal, gynaecological or autoimmune diseases, or gynaecological surgery
4. They have previously received acupuncture (to maximize blinding)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified