Virtual approaches for period 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

This interventional trial will randomly assign participants to one of three groups: online-guided auricular acupressure, online-guided Baduanjin qigong, or a self-care education control, over 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in menstrual pain severity and also explore effects on sleep, energy, mood, concentration, and physical function, along with biological markers from stool and blood. The study will enroll about 145 participants at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and will assess safety and any side effects. It uses digital delivery of training and self-guided practice, with a focus on non-pharmacologic approaches for period pain. The trial aims to clarify whether these online self-care methods can provide meaningful relief for young women with recurrent menstrual cramps.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 16 - 35 years of age
* Regular menstrual cycles (28 days ± 7 days) in 3 months prior to enrollment
* Two or more episodes of menstrual cramps in the past 2 months, scored at least 4 points on the worst pain item of the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)
* Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
* Ability to download, install, and navigate the study-specific digital content and use its core functions for training, self-guided intervention administration, and data entry
* Ability to understand the nature of the study and willingness to give informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Uncontrolled neurological diseases, immunodeficiency, bleeding disorders, and allergies
* The presence of another Axis I disorder not in remission
* Lactating or pregnant, or those planning to become pregnant in the coming half year
* Undergoing other trials for pain management during the study period
* Plan to initiate other pain therapies for menstrual pain management in the proceeding 3 months

Where it's running

• iHealth Lab, Nanyang Technological University
  Singapore, Singapore Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mingxiao Yang, MD (CMD), PhD
• Email: mingxiao.yang@ntu.edu.sg
• Phone: 65+659 21733

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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.