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Comparing the effect of topical ginger oil with oral ginger on the of menstrual flow

Comparing the effect of topical ginger oil with oral ginger on the of menstrual flow

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20140902019012N3
Enrollment
70
Registered
2018-09-27
Start date
2017-02-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-11-05

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

Conditions

Menorrhagia. Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

Interventions

Intervention 1: Ginger capsule, which is used for treatment and not placebo. Ingredients: Dried rhizome of ginger was prepared as needed to prepare ginger capsules. Each capsule is filled with 250 mg

Sponsors

School of Iranian Traditional Medicine of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 18 to 45 years Regular menstruation at intervals of 21 to 35 days and regular bleeding for 3 to 10 days at least in the last three cycles Do not take other medications Lack of susceptibility to ginger No history of hemorrhagic diseases Lack of history of gallstone

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Sensitization during the study Menstrual disorder; Do not use the medicine properly; Use of another drug not defined in the study Patients with severe potential side effects; Patients who need surgery and other interventions Patients who decide to leave the study with a personal request.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Menstrual bleeding. Timepoint: cycle before intervention, every cycles during intervention (3 cycles). Method of measurement: PBAC questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Side effect: Stomachache, nasea, vomiting, hematemesis, belch, fatigue, itching, acne, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, melena,headache, drowsiness, redness, assessment of bleeding with PBAC. Timepoint: cycle before intervention, every cycle during intervention (3 cycles). Method of measurement: questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactPantea Shirooye

School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

pshirooye@sbmu.ac.ir+98 21 8877 3521

Outcome results

None listed

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