Primary dysmenorrhea
Conditions
Interventions
Percutaneous nerve electrical stimulation group:Equipment: COMPEX SP6.0 neuromuscular electrical stimulator (manufactured in Taiwan).
Parameters: The built-in fixed program "Pain Management TENS" was
Heat patch group:Product:
Medical-grade ultra-thin self-heating patch utilizing iron powder oxidation exothermic technology. It causes no noticeable foreign body sensation and does not interfere with
Sponsors
Beijing Sport University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
17 Years to 28 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Female college students aged 17-28; 2. Experienced moderate to severe lower abdominal pain for at least six consecutive menstrual cycles, with a pain score on the VAS scale of 4 or higher (out of 10 points); 3. Had not used hormonal contraceptives for at least 6 months prior to participating in the study; 4. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9; 5. Regular menstrual cycle: 21-35 days; 6. Had not taken pain-relieving drugs or any other drugs for treating dysmenorrhea within 24 hours before treatment; 7. Subjects voluntarily participated in the study and signed the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Secondary dysmenorrhea and/or other gynecological disorders; 2. History of abdominal or pelvic surgeries; 3. Comorbid with other diseases that may cause chronic pelvic pain, as well as having severe liver, kidney, and cardiovascular system diseases; 4. Pregnant or planning to become pregnant; 5. Recently received other treatments related to dysmenorrhea; 6. Drug or alcohol addiction; 7. Lesions or injuries on the abdominal wall skin; 8. Allergic to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; 9. Professional athletes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual analogue scale change;Usage of painkillers;Duration of pain relief;Complete pain relief rate; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Area under the curve (AUC) formed by VAS scores and time over the 0- to 72-hour period;Patient satisfaction and experience;Safety assessment;Simple Quality of Life Evaluation;Anxiety and depression states;Pain intensity at different time points;Onset time;Time to complete relief; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLiu Dongsen
Beijing Sport University
Outcome results
None listed