Light therapy for period pain in teens with obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special light therapy (Bioptron) can reduce period pain in obese teenagers. If it works, it could offer a drug-free option for managing dysmenorrhea.
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Who can take part
- You are a female teenager between 16 and 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods with no underlying condition).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is in the obese range.
- You are not taking antipsychotic or antidepressant medications.
- You have no skin injuries or infections on the area where the light would be applied.
- You do not have any gynecological conditions like cervical cancer, ovarian tumors, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or PCOS.
Quick eligibility check
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