Plain-English translation of NCT06316583 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This clinical trial is testing two needle-based treatments—dry needling of trigger points and traditional acupuncture—to see if either can relieve severe menstrual cramping. You would be randomly assigned to receive one of these treatments or a sham (fake) needle procedure as a control. The researchers will measure changes in your pain, quality of life, and blood flow to your uterus.
Many women suffer from severe menstrual pain that affects their daily lives, and current pain medications don't work for everyone. This trial aims to explore whether these needle-based therapies could offer a new option and to understand how they might work by studying inflammation and blood flow.
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You would visit the clinic for needle-based treatment sessions targeting either trigger points in your abdominal and back muscles or traditional acupuncture points, depending on which group you're assigned to. A sham (fake needle) group will receive needles that don't penetrate the skin. Throughout the study, you'll complete questionnaires about your pain and quality of life, and researchers will monitor inflammatory markers and blood flow to your uterus to understand how the treatments work.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 22, 2026 · Not medical advice
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