Primary dysmenorrhoea
Conditions
Interventions
CRET Group:On the first day of the menstrual cycle, a single 20-minute session of transabdominal radiofrequency therapy was administered. The subject was positioned in the supine position with the low
the 10-minute CAP intervention and the 10-minute RES intervention provided 14.2 ± 1.2 kJ and 60.3 ± 5.3 kJ of energy, respectively. To ensure the standardisation and consistency of the CRET interventi
Sponsors
Beijing Sport University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 28 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.female university students aged 18–28; 2.meeting the diagnostic criteria for primary dysmenorrhoea (as screened by the Primary Dysmenorrhoea Questionnaire); 3.having experienced a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score of >=40 mm for menstrual pain on at least one occasion during the past three menstrual cycles; 4.having a regular menstrual cycle (21–35 days); 5.and willing to participate in this study and sign an informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed as secondary dysmenorrhea; 2. Complicated with serious cardiovascular, liver, kidney, hematopoietic system and other diseases or mental diseases; 3. Skin damage, infection or paresthesia in the abdominal treatment area; 4. A pacemaker or other internal electronic device; 5. Allergy to hot patch adhesives or ibuprofen sustained-release capsules; 6. Recent (within 3 months) regular use of hormone drugs or participation in other clinical intervention trials; 7. Pregnant, preparing for pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity 4 hours after the intervention; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Overall burden of pain(Area under the pain intensity-time curve);Pain intensity at key time points;Speed of pain relief;Recurrence of pain;Rate of complete pain relief;Quantity of rescue medication used;Quality of life and mental well-being;Safety;Overall patient feedback; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactSiqi Guo
Beijing Sport University
Outcome results
None listed