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. "Investigation of the effects of Turmeric capsule on decreasing the severity and duration of menstrual pain in students

. "Investigation of the effect of Curcumin capsule (turmeric) on the severity and duration of Dysmenorrhea in students

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20171031037146N1
Enrollment
74
Registered
2018-06-05
Start date
2017-10-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-07-16

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

Conditions

Primary dysmenorrhea. Primary Dysmenorrhea

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group: 500 mg Curcumin capsule, the first three days of menstruation for two cycles, one day two. Intervention 2: Control group: A placebo capsule cont

Sponsors

Iran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Regular menstruation (duration of 3 to 8 days with an interval of 21 to 35 days) Age of subjects: 18 to 25 years old 11 to 17 years as the age of the onset of the menstrual period Marital status: Single Nationality: Iranian Having primary Dysmenorrhea

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having background of underlying disease causing secondary to Dysmenorrhea, such as endometriosis Occurrence of known physically diagnosed chronic disease, anatomical mental disorders Use of any form and type of medical interventions (painkillers) Taking oral contraceptives Taking hormonal medications

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The intensity of dysmenorrhea. Timepoint: Before and one and two months after the intervention, before and three hours after taking the medication. Method of measurement: Visual Analouge Scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The duration of pain of Dysmenorrhea. Timepoint: Before and one and two months after the intervention,Before and three hours after taking the drug. Method of measurement: Intervention group: 500 mg Curcumin capsule, the first three days of menstruation for two cycles, twice doses a day.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNaghmeh Shahbaztabari

Iran University of Medical Sciences

naghmehshahbaztabari@yahoo.com+98 21 7770 0103

Outcome results

None listed

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