Light therapy for menstrual cramps in young women
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special light device (Bioptron) can reduce menstrual cramp pain in young women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without an underlying condition). If you join, you may receive this light therapy and see if it helps your pain.
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Who can take part
- You have painful periods (at least moderate pain) and no other condition causing the pain.
- You are female, between 18 and 24 years old.
- Your BMI is less than 30.
- You have not had sexual intercourse (virgin).
- Your periods have been regular (every 28–30 days) for the last 6 months.
- You are not using hormonal birth control and have no allergy to light therapy.
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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