Electroacupuncture treatment of primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized, participant-blinded, sham-controlled clinical trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary dysmenorrhea in women is a common and serious public health problem with psychological and physical effects. Painkillers have adverse effects, such as tolerance, addiction, irritation of the digestive tract, and liver and kidney damage. Electroacupuncture has been used as alternative therapy, although with no (non-anecdotal) evidence of effectiveness.

Objective

This study aims to provide evidence for the feasibility and efficacy of electroacupuncture in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Moreover, by observing changes in serum and urine metabolites, we will evaluate the putative mechanisms mediating electroacupuncture effects in primary dysmenorrhea.

Methods

This multicenter, randomized, participant-blinded, sham-controlled clinical trial includ

SUBMITTER: Xue X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10218736 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature