Clinical trials
Dysmenorrhea clinical trials
Below are recruiting dysmenorrhea clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 43 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07209566Recruiting
Muscles, nerves, and period pain in women
This study looks at how your muscles and nervous system relate to period pain. It compares women with and without painful periods to understand why some have more pain.
Azusa, CaliforniaAges 18–35 - NCT07849140Recruiting
Hands-on therapy for painful periods
This study tests whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (a hands-on approach to relieve tension and improve blood flow) can reduce the pain and other symptoms of painful periods. It is only for people at Western University of Health Sciences.
Pomona, CaliforniaAges 20–51 - NCT07794995Recruiting
Acupressure band for period pain in college students
This trial tests whether wearing an acupressure band can reduce period pain in college students. It might help you if you have painful periods without any other medical condition causing the pain.
Taichung, Taichung CityAges 20–24 - NCT07786688Enrolling by invitation
Childhood maltreatment in women with painful periods
This study looks at how many women with painful periods have experienced childhood maltreatment. It involves answering a questionnaire about your history and symptoms.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18–53 - NCT07754305Recruiting
Breathing and pelvic floor training for painful periods
This study tests a special breathing and muscle training program to see if it can reduce period pain in young women. It may help you manage your symptoms without medication.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–24 - NCT07731243Recruiting
Vibration, massage and myofascial release for period pain
This study tests whether combining vibration, massage, and myofascial release (a gentle stretching technique) can help relieve pain from primary dysmenorrhea (period pain without an underlying condition). If you are a woman with regular periods and moderate to severe menstrual pain, this trial may offer a non-drug treatment option.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–30 - NCT07647276Recruiting
Massage and relaxation for period pain relief
This study tests whether connective tissue massage (a hands-on technique) and progressive relaxation exercises can reduce severe menstrual cramps. If you have primary dysmenorrhea—painful periods without an underlying medical cause—this trial may help you find natural pain relief.
DenizliAges 18–30 - NCT07628452Recruiting
Aerobic exercise versus relaxation for period pain
This study compares two natural approaches—regular aerobic exercise and progressive muscle relaxation—to help reduce painful periods. You'll be assigned to one approach and tracked to see which works better for mild to moderate period cramping.
Okāra, Punjab ProvinceAges 17–24 - NCT06492148Recruiting
Myofascial Release for Period Pain in Women
This study tests a gentle hands-on technique called myofascial release to see if it can reduce period pain in women who have primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without an underlying condition). If you have moderate to severe cramps and don't use hormonal birth control, you may be able to join.
AnkaraAges 18–35 - NCT07618832Recruiting
Mind-Based Pain Relief Training for Menstrual Cramps
This study tests whether a mental training technique called graded motor imagery—where you imagine moving your body in specific ways—can reduce severe menstrual pain. The trial is for women with confirmed primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without underlying disease) who have altered pain sensitivity.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT07576231Recruiting
Sacral Release and Lumbar Mobilization for Period Pain
This study tests two hands-on physical therapy techniques—sacral release and lumbar mobilization—to see if they can reduce severe period pain. If you have significant menstrual pain that isn't caused by an underlying condition, this trial may help you find relief.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 13–19 - NCT07520136Recruiting
Yoga for Period Pain in Young Women
This study tests whether a structured yoga exercise program can reduce menstrual cramps (period pain) in healthy young women aged 18–25. If yoga helps, it could offer a natural way to manage pain without medication.
AnkaraAges 18–25 - NCT06761755Recruiting
Taping and relaxation for period pain relief
This study tests if adding kinesiology tape to the abdomen can help with period pain in young women ages 18-25. It also looks at how relaxation techniques might work together with the tape to reduce pain.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–25 - NCT06777940Recruiting
Kegel exercises vs. muscle release for period pain
This study compares two methods to reduce period pain: Kegel exercises (pelvic floor exercises) and a hands-on technique to release muscle knots (trigger points) in the lower belly, back, and hip. It may help if you are a young woman with painful periods and have tender spots in those muscles.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 17–25 - NCT07409337Recruiting
Self-acupressure for period pain and PMS
This trial tests if doing acupressure on yourself can reduce period pain and premenstrual symptoms over about six months. It might help if you have painful periods and are looking for a non-medicine option.
Niğde, MerkezAges 18–30 - NCT07391930Recruiting
High intensity exercise for period pain
This study tests if high-intensity interval training (short bursts of intense exercise) can help reduce period pain. It is for people who have not given birth and experience regular period pain.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 18–40 - NCT06842329Recruiting
Can distraction ease injection pain for teens with period pain?
This study tests whether using simple distraction techniques during a shot can reduce pain in teenage girls who come to the emergency room with severe menstrual cramps.
SamsunAges 12–18 - NCT07354451Recruiting
Pelvic nerve treatment for period pain
This trial tests a gentle hands-on technique to ease severe period pain by targeting pelvic nerves. It may help if you have very painful periods without another medical cause.
SialkotAges 18–30 - NCT07352982Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for painful periods in young women
This study tests if a gentle nerve stimulation device placed near your ankle can reduce period pain. It is for young women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without a known medical cause).
Kafr ash Shaykh, KafrelsheikhAges 20–25 - NCT06741059Recruiting
TENS for period pain relief
This study tests if TENS, a gentle electrical stimulation device, can reduce period pain and related symptoms. If you have painful periods and are not using other treatments, this might be an option for you.
OsmaniyeAges 18 years+ - NCT07263516Enrolling by invitation
Pelvic and breathing exercises for period pain
This study tests whether pelvic floor and diaphragmatic breathing exercises can reduce pain during periods. It is for women with primary dysmenorrhea who have not had a pregnancy or childbirth and are not on regular medications.
Istanbul, AvcılarAges 18–25 - NCT07248540Recruiting
IV magnesium for severe period pain
This trial tests whether an IV magnesium injection can quickly reduce severe period pain. If you have very painful periods without other underlying conditions, this study may help find better relief options.
Gaziosmanpaşa, Outside of the USAges 18–35 - NCT07239232Recruiting
Knee balance and position sense in women with period pain
This study looks at how well young women with painful periods sense their knee position and keep their balance. It may help understand if period pain affects movement and coordination.
GizaAges 18–25 - NCT06912386Recruiting
Ear device for period pain relief study
This trial tests a device that gently stimulates a nerve in your ear to see if it eases menstrual cramps. It may offer a drug-free option for managing period pain.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–45
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for dysmenorrhea?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 43 recruiting dysmenorrhea studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a dysmenorrhea trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a dysmenorrhea trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.