Chamomile and L-theanine beverage for menstrual pain in young women
Effects of Chamomile With L-theanine Beverage Among Young Women Experiencing Primary Dysmenorrhea
This will test whether a chamomile and L-theanine drink can reduce menstrual pain and improve mood and sleep in young women with primary dysmenorrhea.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kampar, Perak) |
| Trial ID | NCT07092878 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Young adult females with primary dysmenorrhea who report a pain VAS ≥4 for the past three consecutive menstrual cycles and have regular menses will be enrolled. Participants will consume a beverage containing chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and L-theanine while researchers record menstrual symptoms, pain intensity (VAS), mood, and sleep quality. Key exclusions include pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies, psychological or gynecological illnesses, secondary dysmenorrhea, current medication use, or ongoing non-pharmacological dysmenorrhea management. The intervention is administered and outcomes are collected at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kampar, Perak, Malaysia.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Young adult women with primary dysmenorrhea, regular monthly periods, a pain VAS of ≥4 for the past three cycles, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and not using medications or other dysmenorrhea therapies.
Not a fit: Those with secondary dysmenorrhea, current medication or non-pharmacologic treatment for menstrual pain, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or relevant allergies are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the beverage could offer a low-risk, non-prescription option to reduce menstrual pain and improve mood and sleep for affected young women.
How similar studies have performed: Some small trials and traditional use suggest chamomile and L-theanine can improve sleep and anxiety and limited studies report chamomile may ease menstrual cramps, but large-scale rigorous evidence is still limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * A VAS score of ≥4 cm for the past three consecutive menstrual cycles * Regular monthly menstruation * No history of allergies or psychological/gynecological illnesses * Absence of secondary dysmenorrhea * No current use of any medications * No ongoing non-pharmacological management for dysmenorrhea. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant * Breastfeeding
Where this trial is running
Kampar, Perak
- Utar — Kampar, Perak, Malaysia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chin Xuan Tan, PhD
- Email: tancx@utar.edu.my
- Phone: +605-4688888
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.