A single-blind randomized controlled study was conducted with female students studying at a foundation university. Women who met the sample selection criteria were randomized into three groups, 40 women in each group, a total of 120 women: Su Jok (A), Massage (B), and Control Group (C). Data were obtained by applying the Data Collection Form, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Functional and Emotional Dysmenorrhea (Painful Menstruation) Scale, and the SF-36 Quality of Life Scale to the women followed for three menstrual cycles.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Not diagnosed with chronic and mental illness,
* Not using hormonal contraceptives and analgesics,
* Not having a pregnancy history, d) having regular menstrual cycles in the last 6 months (bleeding between 3-8 days and 21-35 days)
* Verbal Women who stated that they had dysmenorrhea
* 18-35 years old g) Women who defined menstrual pain as 5 or higher according to the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were included.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Dysmenorrhea and a gynecological diagnosis,
* Regular exercise, massage and Su Jok practices were not included.
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.