CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of Daily Ginger Tea Consumption in Reducing Discomfort During Menstruation

United States15 participantsStarted 2017-11-14

Plain-language summary

The purpose of our graduate student research study is to observe the effect of drinking ginger tea daily on period discomfort.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. female within age range
. regular menstrual cycles
. experiencing period cramps
. agrees to refrain from taking any pain medications, herbal supplements, or use home remedies such as heating pads that are known to alleviate menstrual cramps during the study period
. after sampling the ginger tea, the subject must agree to drink ginger tea daily.

Exclusion criteria

. women who take oral contraceptives
. work night shifts
. allergic to ginger
. lactating
. female-related uterine problems such as fibroids and polycystic ovarian syndrome who suffer from secondary dysmenorrhea

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Visual Analog Pain Scale

Timeframe: Change between Day 1 of the Second Menstruation Cycle and Day 28 of the Second Menstruation Cycle. Cycle is 28 days.

Visual Analog Pain Scale

Timeframe: Change between Day 1 of the Third Menstruation Cycle and Day 28 of the Third Menstruation Cycle. Cycle is 28 days.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03300999

SponsorLoma Linda University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-04-02

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. female within age range
. regular menstrual cycles
. experiencing period cramps
. agrees to refrain from taking any pain medications, herbal supplements, or use home remedies such as heating pads that are known to alleviate menstrual cramps during the study period
. after sampling the ginger tea, the subject must agree to drink ginger tea daily.

Exclusion criteria

. women who take oral contraceptives
. work night shifts
. allergic to ginger
. lactating
. female-related uterine problems such as fibroids and polycystic ovarian syndrome who suffer from secondary dysmenorrhea

What they're measuring

Visual Analog Pain Scale

Timeframe: Change between Day 1 of the Second Menstruation Cycle and Day 28 of the Second Menstruation Cycle. Cycle is 28 days.

Visual Analog Pain Scale

Timeframe: Change between Day 1 of the Third Menstruation Cycle and Day 28 of the Third Menstruation Cycle. Cycle is 28 days.