Nerve stimulation for period pain relief
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive treatment that uses mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the leg to reduce period pain. It may offer a drug-free option for women with painful periods.
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Who can take part
- You are female and between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have regular menstrual cycles and painful periods (primary dysmenorrhea).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 20 and 29.9.
- You do not currently exercise regularly.
- You have not had abdominal or pelvic surgery.
- You do not have conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, or other pelvic diseases, and you have no metal implants or pacemakers.
Quick eligibility check
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