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Acupoint thread embedding therapy for relieving primary dysmenorrhea and improving patient's mood status and quality of life: an clinical observation study

Acupoint thread embedding therapy for relieving primary dysmenorrhea and improving patient's mood status and quality of life: an clinical observation study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100046085
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-05-04
Start date
2021-04-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-12-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

dysmenorrhea

Interventions

Group 1:acupoint thread embendding
Group 2:shame acupoint catgut embedding

Sponsors

The Second Affiliated Hospital of PLA Amy University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 to 35 years; 2. Regular cycle(28+/-7), lasting 3-7 days; 3. Moderate to severe dysmenorrhea, i.e., VAS>=4; 4. Dysmenorrhea in the every precedent 3 months; 5. Voluntary participation and consented.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who have taken hormonal drugs or traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of dysmenorrhea or have received acupuncture-related therapies within one month; 2. Patients who have taken antidepressants in the past three months; 3. Patients with allergies (including but not limited to patients with gut allergy); 4. There is skin inflammation, damage, or ulcer at the selected point; 5. Accompanied by immunodeficiency diseases, tumors, and mental diseases; 6. Accompanied by diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease, or coagulation dysfunction; 7. During pregnancy or lactation; 8. Are participating in other clinical research trials.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
pain;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Mood, Depress, Anxiety;Quality of life;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXiong Xi

Xinqiao Hospital

cici0226@163.com+86 13996498270

Outcome results

None listed

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