CDE100 for menstrual cramp pain in primary dysmenorrhea
Official title: A National, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Double-dummy, Phase III, Crossover Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of CDE100 in the Treatment of Menstrual Cramp Pain Associated With Primary Dysmenorrhea.
Run by Ems · NCT05640232 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We will see if CDE100 reduces menstrual cramp pain in people aged 16 to 35 with primary dysmenorrhea.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 16 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 238 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ems Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Hortolândia, São Paulo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 11, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 28, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | December 8, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05640232 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are females aged 16–35 with regular menstrual cycles and at least four painful cycles rated moderate or severe in the past six months consistent with primary dysmenorrhea.
✕Probably not a fit
People with secondary dysmenorrhea, a history of non-response to NSAIDs, recent IUD or certain contraceptive use, or onset of dysmenorrhea after starting oral contraceptives are not likely to benefit or be eligible.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This Phase 3 interventional trial compares CDE100 with Buscopan® Composto in people diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea who meet the study criteria. Eligible participants are females 16–35 years old with regular 21–35 day cycles and a recent history of moderate-to-severe menstrual cramps. Participants will receive the assigned treatment during painful cycles and report pain intensity and any side effects over the treatment period to measure efficacy and safety. The study is run at a single EMS site in Hortolândia, São Paulo, Brazil.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, CDE100 could offer improved relief from menstrual cramps with an acceptable safety profile compared with existing options.
How similar studies have gone: Antispasmodics and NSAIDs have demonstrated benefit for dysmenorrhea in prior studies, while CDE100 appears to be a newer investigational therapy without extensive published Phase 3 results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient has given written informed consent to participate in the study prior to admission to the study; * Female patients aged between 16 and 35 years old, inclusive; * History of regular menstrual cycles, occuring between every 21 to 35 days; * Clinical history compatible with the diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea; * Self-reported history of ≥ 4 painful cycles, with moderate or severe menstrual cramps, in the six (06) months prior to selection for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of secondary dysmenorrhea; * History of non-response to treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve menstrual cramps; * Onset of primary dysmenorrhea after starting to use oral contraceptives; * Use of oral contraceptives for \< 3 months prior to study selection; * Use of an intrauterine device (IUD), hormonal implants or contraceptive injections in the last six (06) months; * Previous diagnosis or physical examination findings and/or clinical and/or surgical history that may indicate the presence of endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, adenomyosis, mullerian duct malformation, uterine fibroma, cystic ovary and/or pelvic varicocele; * History of recurrent pelvic and/or lower abdominal pain outside the menstrual period; * Presence of known allergy or hypersensitivity to the components of the drugs used during the clinical trial; * History of hypersensitivity reactions, such as asthma attacks or other types of allergic reactions, to acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs; * History or diagnosis of peptic/hemorrhagic ulcer; * History of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation related to the use of NSAIDs; * Presence of compromised bone marrow function or diseases of the hematopoietic system; * Diagnosis of acute intermittent hepatic porphyria; * Diagnosis of congenital deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD); * Diagnosis of untreated angle-closure glaucoma; * Presence of mechanical stenosis in the gastrointestinal tract; * Diagnosis of megacolon and/or paralytic or obstructive ileus; * Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis; * Treatment with psychoactive drugs (such as, for example, antidepressants, antipsychotics, etc.) in the 30 days prior to selection for the study; * Participants with a history of alcohol or illicit drug use disorder in the last two (02) years; * Participants with a current medical history of cancer and/or cancer treatment in the last five (05) years; * Presence of any serious illness, at the discretion of the investigator; * Any finding of clinical observation (clinical/physical evaluation) or laboratory condition that is interpreted by the investigating physician as a risk to the participation of the research participant in the clinical trial or presence of uncontrolled chronic disease(s); * Participants who are pregnant, nursing or planning to become pregnant; * Disagreement with the use of a known effective barrier contraceptive method, unless using a stable oral contraceptive for three months or more (which must be maintained throughout the study), or surgically sterile or who expressly declare themselves exempt from risk of pregnancy for not exercising sexual practices or exercising them in a non-reproductive manner; * Participation in a clinical research protocol in the last 12 months (CNS Resolution 251, of August 7, 1997, item III, subitem J), unless the investigator judges that there may be a direct benefit to it; * Presence of any condition that, at the discretion of the investigator, makes the patient unfit to participate in the study.
Where it's running
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Ems
Hortolândia, São Paulo, Brazil Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alexandra F.D. Alves, MSc
- Email: pesquisa.clinica@ncfarma.com.br
- Phone: +551938878917
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.