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NCT Number: NCT06896851

The Effect of Su Jok on Dysmenorrhea

This study aims to determine the effect of Su Jok application in reducing menstrual pain.The main question it aims to answer is

-Is Su Jok practice effective in reducing the severity of dysmenorrhea? The researcher will perform a sham application to see the effect of the application.

Participants will perform the application on the first day they have pain during their 3 menstrual cycles. They will evaluate and record their pain with VAS.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Fenerbahçe University

Istanbul, Ataşehir, 34758, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days)
  • have abdominal pain in the last three cycles
  • Those who want to participate in the study as a volunteer

Exclusion criteria

  • have any health problems that may affect the menstrual cycle (ovarian cysts, etc.
  • use hormonal medications

Treatment and study plan

Su Jok

Other

a type of acupressure includs hand massage

Sham point using

Other

unrelated point using for acupressing

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain assesment

    Time frame: " Every hour until 4 hours after the onset of pain on the first day of the cycle (each cycle is 28-35 days) and it will be for 3 cycle.

    Pain assessment is made with Visual Analog Scale(0-10 points, high score means pain severity is high) in three menstrual cycles (up to 105 days).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ankara Medipol University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Su Jok on Dysmenorrhea:Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Mar 26, 2025
Registry last updated
Mar 26, 2025

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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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