Nerve stimulation for menstrual cramps
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This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation on the ankle and near the ear can reduce menstrual cramps in people who have not given birth. The stimulation is non-invasive and may help ease pain and improve comfort during periods.
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Who can take part
- You are a female who has never given birth, aged 14 to 30.
- You have regular periods and have been diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps not caused by another condition).
- You have pain in your lower belly, lower back, upper thighs, or pelvic area during most periods or for at least the last three cycles.
- Your pain is more than 4 on a 0–10 pain scale.
- You do not have conditions like endometriosis, ovarian cysts, use an intrauterine device (IUD), or have any implants (like a pacemaker).
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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