Acupressure Band for Menstrual Pain in College Women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study tests whether a compression band containing Vaccaria seeds applied to the SP6 acupoint can reduce menstrual pain in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants are female university students aged 20–24 with a VAS pain score of 3 or higher and regular cycles. The trial compares the seed-band approach to a compression band without seeds, to determine if the seed-stimulated acupoint provides additional pain relief. Outcomes focus on menstrual pain severity during cycles and any related symptoms. The study is conducted at China Medical University Hospital in Taichung, Taiwan, with oversight from national and institutional collaborators.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Female university students aged 20 to 24 years.
* Diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea and having a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score of 3 or higher.
* Regular menstrual cycles ranging from 21 to 35 days.
* Menstrual duration ranging from 4 to 10 days.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known history of secondary dysmenorrhea, including endometriosis or uterine fibroids.
* Chronic medical disease or psychiatric disease.
* Current smoking.
* Pregnancy.
* Long-term use of oral contraceptives or presence of an intrauterine device.
* Significant lower-extremity pitting edema, abnormal lower-extremity circulation, marked swelling, skin damage, infection, sensory abnormalities, or other conditions considered unsuitable for wearing the acupressure band by the research staff.

Where it's running

• China Medical University Hospital
  Taichung, Taichung City, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ya-Jhen Chen
• Email: springsnowflake2004@gmail.com
• Phone: 886932518723

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.