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The Therapeutic Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Primary Dysmenorrhea

The Therapeutic Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Primary Dysmenorrhea

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300071686
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-05-22
Start date
2023-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-29

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Conditions

Primary dysmenorrhea

Interventions

Intervention group:Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation
Control group:Sham-Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation

Sponsors

Tai’an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Ultrasound examination shows no organic lesions in the reproductive organs; 2. Aged 18-40 years; 3. Menstrual cycle: 28 +/- 7 days; 4. VAS score >= 4 cm (moderate or above pain) at the baseline; 5. Willing to complete the survey and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Secondary dysmenorrhea; 2. Sensitive or allergic reactions to TEAS; 3. Other uncontrollable organic or mental disorders; 4. Women in lactation or planning to become pregnant.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Short-form McGill pain questionnaire ;Total effect rate;Uterine artery hemodynamics;PGE2, PGF2, ß-EP;Mental health;Quality of life;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactDing Yanting

Tai’an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

1009809051@qq.com+86 134 7548 4257

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 6, 2026