Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Medicine and Low-level Light Therapy（LLLT） for Primary Dysm… (NCT03953716) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Medicine and Low-level Light Therapy（LLLT） for Primary Dysmenorrhea（PD）
China480 participantsStarted 2019-06-22
Plain-language summary
To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of three methods for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Establish an integrated biomarker index system for the evaluation of the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine, western medicine and Low-level Light Therapy for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea, and further explore the mechanism and therapeutic material basis of the three treatment methods for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Female (16-35 years old);
. regular Menstruation (cycle 21-35 days, menstrual period 3-7 days);
. Be clinically diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea;
. Be willing to participate in the whole process of the research in 5 consecutive menstrual cycles.
Exclusion criteria
. irregular menstruation affecting the treatment and efficacy judgment;
. Patients with 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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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.
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. Abuse or dependence on substances (alcohol or medicine) in the past 3 months; heavy smokers (smokers who smoke 20 or more cigarettes per day);
. Those who have severe or unstable physical illnesses, related to liver, kidney, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, nervous, immune or blood systems, neuropsychiatric systems and so on;
. Lactating or pregnant women, or women within 1 year after delivery;
. Those who are allergic to the test drug or light, have contraindications for Marvelon and Ding kun dan;
. Have a history of thromboembolic disease or a tendency to thrombosis;