Effect of TENS on Pain and Symptoms in Primary Dysmenorrhea

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Dysmenorrhea

In brief

The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Pain and Menstrual Symptoms in Primary Dysmenorrhea This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in managing pain and alleviating menstrual symptoms in individuals with primary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is characterized by severe menstrual pain and accompanying symptoms that negatively impact the quality of life and daily functioning. TENS, a non-invasive and drug-free method, is applied to relieve pain by stimulating nerves through electrical impulses. This research evaluates the impact of TENS on both the intensity of menstrual pain and associated symptoms, offering insights into its potential as an alternative or complementary therapeutic approach.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06741059

Run by

Osmaniye Korkut Ata University

People needed

93

Starts

2024-12-20

Expected to finish

2025-05-25

Last updated by the study team

2025-03-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aged 18 and above
• Have regular menstrual cycles (lasting 3 to 8 days, with a menstrual cycle range of 21 to 35 days)
• Have dysmenorrhea pain severity rated 4 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
• Exclusion Criteria: Women with the following conditions were excluded from the study:
• Secondary dysmenorrhea
• Using oral contraceptives
• Having impaired tissue integrity in the abdominal area
• Having previous experience with TENS
• Having a history of nerve damage or sensory loss
• Having a pacemaker
• Having any systemic diseases
• Being pregnant or in the postpartum period

Where it is running

• Esra Ünal — Osmaniye, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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