The Effectiveness of Chinese Medicine Nuan-gong-ye on Primary Dysmenorrhea

Launched by CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Mar 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effectiveness of a traditional Chinese medicine called Nuan-gong-ye in helping women who experience primary dysmenorrhea, which is a common type of menstrual pain that usually occurs without any underlying medical conditions. The trial is looking for women aged 20 to 40 who have regular menstrual cycles and have experienced painful periods since they were younger than 20. To participate, potential volunteers must have a certain level of pain as measured by a simple scale and should not have any recent ultrasound findings that would indicate other health issues.

If you qualify and decide to join the study, you will be asked to take Nuan-gong-ye and share your experiences regarding your menstrual pain over the course of the trial. It’s important to know that you cannot have used this specific treatment before, and there are some health conditions and situations that would prevent you from participating, such as being pregnant or having certain major illnesses. Your involvement could help researchers understand how effective this traditional remedy is for menstrual pain, which may benefit many women in the future.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 20-40 year-old women
• • Regular menstrual cycle of 21-35 days, with menstruation lasting 3-7 days
• • Dysmenorrhea started before the age of 20, and have menstrual pain every month
• • No organic lesions on ultrasound within one year (either abdomen or vagina)
• • VAS score above 4
• • Agree to participate in the study and sign the consent form
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Has used the same formula of Nuan-gong-ye before.
• • Allergic to Nuan-gong-ye.
• • Has abdominal wounds, infections, or skin diseases.
• • Pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the next five months.
• • Has taken traditional Chinese medicine or prescribed medication for menstrual pain by a Chinese medicine doctor in the past month.
• • Has major illnesses defined by the Taiwan National Health Insurance Administration, such as cancer, heart disease, etc.
• • Has mental illness or cognitive impairment and cannot independently fill out the questionnaire.
• • Has a history of epilepsy or pelvic disorders.