Dry needling for painful periods study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether dry needling (a type of acupuncture) can help relieve primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without another cause). It compares the effects on specific acupoints to see which works best.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old
- You have been diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps without other pelvic issues)
- Your menstrual cramps have lasted for more than 2 years
- Your pain is usually at least a 3 out of 10 (on a 0–10 scale)
- You have never tried acupuncture or dry needling before
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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