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Effect of herbal extracts in primary dysmenorrhea

Comparison of the efficacy of herbal extrats (Fenellin & Vitagnus) and Mefenamic acid in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea and menstrual bleeding

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT138810303109N1
Enrollment
120
Registered
2010-06-12
Start date
2010-01-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Primary dysmenorrhoea. Primary dysmenorrhoea

Interventions

Intervention 1: Group 1 will receive Fenellin, 30 drops every 4 hours beginning one day before the start of the cycle until the third day. Intervention 2: Group 4 will receive Placebo, 30 drops every
Placebo
Treatment - Drugs
Group 1 will receive Fenellin, 30 drops every 4 hours beginning one day before the start of the cycle until the third day
Group 4 will receive Placebo, 30 drops every 4 hours beginning one day before the start of the cycle until the third day
Group 2 will receive Vitagnus 40 once a day in the morning beginning one day before the start of the cycle until the third day
Group 3 will receive Mefenamic acid 250 mg capsules every 4 hours beginning one day before the start of the cycle until the third day

Sponsors

Hamadan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1- Female student with primary dysmenorreha Exclusion criteria: 1-Any systemic disease such as liver, kidney, thyroid and coagulation disease 2- Hypersensitivity to drug 3- Use of analgesic drugs during the study 4- Use of OCP or IUD

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain. Timepoint: The day before the menstrual cycle starts and day 1, 2, and 3 of the cycle in three successive cycles. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Menstrual bleeding. Timepoint: Day 1, 2, and 3 of the menstrual cycle in three successive cycles. Method of measurement: Using Higam method.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Shobeiri

Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

fshobeiri@yahoo.com+98 81182762957

Outcome results

None listed

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