Effect of asafoetida and cinnamon on primary dysmenorrhea in adults

A Synergistic evaluation of Asafoetida and cinnamon on primary dysmenorrhea in adults: a randomized trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/09/057358

Enrollment

Registered

2023-09-11

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-09-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: N944- Primary dysmenorrhea

Interventions

Intervention1: Asafoetida: Asafoetida will be given in the powder form which is finely grounded form contains 500mg Duration: 2 months Control Intervention1: Asafoetid with cinnamon: will be given wit

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) pain intensity of four and above based on visual analog scale (VAS) 2) Having regular menstrual cycles (21–35 days) 3) Having experienced dysmenorrhea in the recent six menstrual cycles (self-report) 4) not having used oral contraceptive pills

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) having symptoms such as burn, itch, and abnormal vaginal discharges, experiencing stressors 2) women with irregular menstrual cycles 3) Patients having problem of Menorrhagia and anatomic or uterine pathology - Ovarian cysts, Fibroids and adenomyosis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1) Visual Analogue Scale 2) McGill Pain Questionnaire 3) Menstrual symptom questionnaireTimepoint: Baseline & after 2 months of intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
SF-36Timepoint: Baseline & after 2 months of intervention	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shashikiran H C

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara college of Naturopathy and Yogic sciences, Ujire

bnysresearch@gmail.com07022776445

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026