Chamomile and L-theanine beverage for menstrual pain in young 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

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• Utar
  Kampar, Perak, Malaysia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Chin Xuan Tan, PhD
• Email: tancx@utar.edu.my
• Phone: +605-4688888

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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.