Light therapy for painful periods
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special light device (Bioptron) can help reduce pain from primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods with no underlying condition). It may be an option if you are younger, have a healthy weight, and have regular periods.
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Who can take part
- You are a female aged 18 to 24.
- You have had painful menstrual cramps rated at least 4 out of 10 on a pain scale for the past 6 months.
- Your BMI is under 30 (meaning you are not severely overweight).
- You have not had sexual intercourse before (virgin).
- You have regular periods every 28–30 days for the last 6 months.
- You are not using any hormonal birth control (like pills or injections).
Quick eligibility check
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