Electroacupuncture for Dysmenorrhea Secondary to Adenomyosis (NCT06364592) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Electroacupuncture for Dysmenorrhea Secondary to Adenomyosis
China30 participantsStarted 2024-07-21
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to preliminarily evaluate the is to assess the effects and safety of electroacupuncture for moderate to severe dysmenorrhea secondary to adenomyosis.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Meeting the diagnosis criteria of dysmenorrhea secondary to adenomyosis.
* Female patients aged between 18 and 50.
* Dysmenorrhea lasting for 3 consecutive menstrual cycles or more.
* At least three consecutive menstrual cycles with an interval of 24 to 38 days, differing by less than 7 days, and menstrual periods lasting 2 to 8 days before screening.
* At least 2 days of worst pain score ≥4 on Numerical Rating Scale during the screening period.
* Having not used medications, other than rescue medicine, or therapies for dysmenorrhea secondary to adenomyosis for at least 1 month before randomization, and consenting not to use throughout the process of the research.
* Volunteering to participate the trial and signing written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with Endometriosis or having a history of endometriosis-related surgery
* Currently taking hormonal medications, including: a.use of GnRH agonists within 6 months before the screening period; b. use of progestins or danazol and other long-acting hormones within 3 months before the screening period; c. use of oral contraceptive-like short-acting hormones within one month before the screening period;
* Having clinically significant gynecologic condition such as clinically significant endometrial pathology, persistent complex ovarian cyst larger than 3 cm or simple ovarian cyst larger than 5 cm, or single fibroid 4 cm or larger or more than 4 fibroids measuring at least 2 cm or symptoma…
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
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The change from baseline in the numerical rating scale (NRS) score on the worst pain
Timeframe: The menstruation period of Cycle 1, Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4, Cycle 5 and Cycle 6 (each cycle is 24-38 days)]
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06364592
SponsorGuang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences