Primary Dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhoea
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: In the active group a TENS device (ENRAF NONIUS Model, four electrodes ) with a frequency of 0- 100 and 90-100 pulse /seconds was applied (20 minutes each) respectively, to increase
Treatment - Devices
Placebo
In the active group a TENS device (ENRAF NONIUS Model, four electrodes ) with a frequency of 0- 100 and 90-100 pulse /seconds was applied (20 minutes each) respectively, to increase circulation (0-1
The placebo TENS device had exactly the same appearance as the active TENS, but the placebo TENS had no stimulating output. It was applied for a total of 20 minutes in the prone position to the same r
Sponsors
Hamadan University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
14 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criterion: having primary dysmenorrhea. Exclusion criteria: secondary dysmenorrhea or having any plvic mass or abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in pain intencity. Timepoint: After treatment in the two groups. Method of measurement: VAS. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduce in use of pain killer. Timepoint: Two days after treatment. Method of measurement: Check list. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Parisa Parsa
Hamadan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed