Primary dysmenorrhea Menstrual pain Primary dysmenorrhea Menstrual pain Prasaplai Thai traditional medicine Pain relief Body element
Conditions
Interventions
Placebo capsule consist of starch 500 mg. take two capsules three times per day before meals consecutive for 3 months.,Prasaplai capsule 500 mg. take two capsules three times per day before meals con
Placebo Comparator Drug,Placebo Comparator Drug
Placebo,Prasaplai
Sponsors
Mahidol University
Siriraj Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged 18-45 years. The menstrution cycle duration is 21 to 35 days. Diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea. Pain scores higher than or equal 4 out of 10 on Numeric Rating Scores (NRS) lasting for 3 months.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of allergy to ingredients contained in Plasaplai, starch and mefenamic. Any gynecologic conditions confirmed of other pelvic pathologies by pelvic ultrasonography. Placement of intrauterine devices or taking hormone. History of abdominal surgery or other medical history which cause abdominal pain. Using of any kind of analgesic drugs, medications or supplementary medicines. Brest feeding, pregnant or likely to become pregnant within the next 6 months. Blood transfusion within the last 3 months. Smoking, alcoholism, or drug abuse. Abnormal liver and renal functions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score at 3 months after end of the intervention Numeric rating scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| relationship between body element and primary dysmenorrhea at 3 months after end of the intervention Characteristics of menstruation in T้hai Traditional Medicine,Safety at 3 months after end of the intervention questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPanicha Chantrapanichkul
Siriraj Hospital
Outcome results
None listed