Mind-Based Pain Relief Training for Menstrual Cramps
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a mental training technique called graded motor imagery—where you imagine moving your body in specific ways—can reduce severe menstrual pain. The trial is for women with confirmed primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without underlying disease) who have altered pain sensitivity.
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Who can take part
- You are female, aged 18–30 years old
- A doctor has diagnosed you with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods for at least 6 cycles with no underlying pelvic disease found on ultrasound)
- Your menstrual cycle is regular (every 21–35 days)
- You have severe menstrual pain (at least 4 out of 10) during your last period
- You have increased pain sensitivity, confirmed by a pressure-pain test at baseline
- You can attend virtual sessions online and complete online tests
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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