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Comparison of the Effect of Matricaria Chamomilla Extract and Mefenamic Acid on intensity of premenstrual syndrome

Comparison of the Effect of Matricaria Chamomilla Extract and Mefenamic Acid on intensity of premenstrual syndrome

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201201258801N2
Enrollment
90
Registered
2012-03-19
Start date
2011-12-22
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

premenstural syndrom. Premenstrual tension syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: chamomile extract, 100 mg capsule oral? 21st day till the beginning of next cycle one capsule three times daily. Intervention 2: Mefenamic Acid capsules, 250 mg capsule oral , 21st da
Treatment - Drugs
chamomile extract, 100 mg capsule oral? 21st day till the beginning of next cycle one capsule three times daily
Mefenamic Acid capsules, 250 mg capsule oral , 21st day till the beginning of next cycle one capsule three times daily

Sponsors

The international Branch of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Siences and Health Services
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Single students; 18-35 years old; With normal body mass index (19.8 -26) ; No smoking; Regular menstrual cycles( 21-35 days) ; No physical disease (digestive problems like ulcers, diabetes, seizure disorders, hypothyroidism and endometriosis, and ...)and no known mental illnes; At least 5 symptoms of premenstrual syndrome symptoms in a temporary form of DSMIV with necessarily one symptoms from first to fourth (1 - Markedly depressed, mood and feelings of hopelessness, 2 - Significant anxiety, tension, feelings of impatience and anxiety, 3- Significant mood instability, such as sudden sadness, 4 - Continuous and apparent anger or irritability or increased interpersonal conflicts); lack of depression based on the Beck Depression questionnaire ; no history of consumption of Certain drugs (hormones, vitamins, antidepressants, herbal medicines, aspirin, warfarin); No allergy to herbal medicines; no sad event such as death of close relatives and surgery in the past six months; Not being professional athlete. Exclusion criteria: Sensitivity to drugs; Incorrect use of capsules (two capsules daily, if not, the person is excluded); Married during the study; Having specific disease and to take medications during the study; Occurrence of a sad event such as death of close relatives and surgery; To exercise professionally.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The severity of physical symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Timepoint: pre intervention, first month after intervention, second month after intervention. Method of measurement: Daily form of severity of premenstrual syndrome.;The severity of psychological symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Timepoint: pre intervention, first month after intervention, second month after intervention. Method of measurement: Daily form of severity of premenstrual syndrome.;The severity of symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Timepoint: pre intervention, first month after intervention, second month after intervention. Method of measurement: Daily form of severity of premenstrual syndrome.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Side effects of chamomile. Timepoint: first month after intervention, second month after intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire of effects and side effects of medication.;Side effects of mefanamic acid capsule. Timepoint: first month after intervention, second month after intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire of effects and side effects of medication.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFarangis Sharifi

The international Branch of Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Siences and Health Services

f_sharifi44@yahoo.com+98 218822090

Outcome results

None listed

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