Acupuncture treatment for primary dysmenorrhea: an fMRI study

Phase 1

Recruiting

• Conditions: Primary dysmenorrhea

• Registration Number: ITMCTR2100004494
• Lead Sponsor: Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 20 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

1. For women who have not had children, 18 years old <= 30 years old;
2. Right handed subjects;
3. Subjects meeting the diagnostic criteria of primary dysmenorrhea;
4. The menstrual cycle was normal (28 ± 7 days);
5. The pain score (VAS) of the last menstrual cycle was more than 4 cm;
6. Subjects who signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Subjects with secondary dysmenorrhea caused by polycystic ovary syndrome, hysteromyomatosis, endometriosis or other factors confirmed by B-ultrasound and gynecological examination;
2. Subjects with MRI contraindications, such as claustrophobia, tattoo, implantation of ferromagnetic metal, etc;
3. Subjects with severe anxiety and depression;
4. Subjects with serious life-threatening primary diseases such as cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, liver, kidney and hematopoietic system;
5. Pregnant, pregnant or lactating women;
6. Subjects who had taken painkillers and sedatives within 2 weeks before treatment;
7. Subjects who are participating in other clinical trials.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional study
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analog Scale (VAS);

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36);Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS);Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS);Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS);The COX Menstrual Symptom Scale (CMSS);