NSAID use for painful periods to prevent chronic pelvic pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using NSAIDs (like naproxen) for painful periods can help prevent chronic pelvic pain later on. It's for people with regular, painful periods who are otherwise healthy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have regular periods (every 22 to 35 days).
- You have painful periods but no other major chronic pain condition (like chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, or endometriosis).
- You have never had a stomach ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, or conditions like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
- You do not have serious health issues like uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart failure, stroke history, or kidney or liver problems.
- You are not pregnant, on continuous hormonal birth control, or taking certain medications (like blood thinners or lithium).
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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