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NCT Number: NCT04539691

Impacts of Static Magnetic Fields on Dysmenorrhea Pain

Study to determine the effectiveness of a certain type of magnet to reduce period pain

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Key information

Conditions

Period Pain Dysmenorrhea Menstruation Disturbances Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pelvic Pain Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Nova Southeastern University

Davie, Florida, 33328, United States

About this study

Young women with their period pain levels of 6 or greater on a pain scale of 0-10 will wear a concentric magnet or a sham that is positioned close to the maximum pain site. The pain score after wearing either the magnet or sham will be recorded.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Female with period pain score consistently equal to or greater than 6 on a pain scale of 0-10 -

Exclusion criteria

  • Pain not experienced on almost all menstrual cycles
  • Having secondary dysmenorrhea including endometriosis, fibroids or pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Having a pacemaker or any implanted wires or devices -

Treatment and study plan

Magnet

Device

Magnet or Sham is worn by subject in close proximity to their described maximum pain site

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain score scale of 1-10 / 1 being less pain 10 being more pain

    Time frame: 40 minutes

    Subject reported pain after wearing device

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Nova Southeastern University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Sep 7, 2020
Registry last updated
Jun 29, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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