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The comparison between Capsella bursa-pastoris and mefenamic acid on bleeding rate, menstrual pain in copper T IUD users in women referred to health centers of Ardabil

The comparison between Capsella bursa-pastoris and mefenamic acid on bleeding rate, menstrual pain in copper T IUD users in women referred to health centers of Ardabil: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201412063027N26
Enrollment
90
Registered
2015-03-17
Start date
2015-04-21
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

Uterine Bleeding. Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal bleeding Unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: The intervention group will receive Capsella bursa-pastoris capsule 2 g every 8 hours In the first 7 days of each cycle for 3 Month. Intervention 2: The control group will receive Mefe
Treatment - Drugs
The intervention group will receive Capsella bursa-pastoris capsule 2 g every 8 hours In the first 7 days of each cycle for 3 Month.
The control group will receive Mefenamic Acid Capsule 500 mg every 8 hours In the first 7 days of each cycle for 3 Month.

Sponsors

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Women aged 18 to 40 years old; Passing at least 3 months from IUD insertion; Heavy bleeding in menstrual cycles Due to the IUD insertion; Having regular menstrual cycles before IUD insertion; without disorders of the mefenamic acid consumption; Desire to participation in the study; Being literate Exclusion Criteria: Known uterine fibroids and other pathologies; Hypothyroid; Hyperthyroid; Coagulation problems and known diabetes.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Amount of menstrual bleeding. Timepoint: Before intervention, 1, 2 and 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Hygam chart.;The duration of menstrual bleeding. Timepoint: Before intervention, 1, 2 and 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Hygam chart.;Severity of Menstrual pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, 1, 2 and 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: VAS.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Female sexual function. Timepoint: Before intervention and 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: FSFI questionnaire.;Adverse events. Timepoint: 1, 2 and 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Checklist.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Outcome results

None listed

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