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Brain Structural and Functional Connectivity Changes in the Period of Dysmenorrhea: a Prospective fMRI Study
Lead Sponsor:
Women's Hospital School Of Medicine Zhejiang University
Conditions:
Dysmenorrhea
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-45 years
Brief Summary
Observational prospective study with an analysis of the changes in brain structure and related functional connectivity in women with dysmenorrhea.
Detailed Description
Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological disease and chronic pain disorder.Understanding the neural mechanisms of dysmenorrhea and the brain changes affecting pain factors is important for finding dysme...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Right-handedness, as confirmed by the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory
- A regular menstrual cycle of approximately 21 to 35 days
- A history of menstrual pain longer than 6 months
- Not taking any medication or using other methods to treat dysmenorrhea in the past month
- Score of \>= 40mm on the VAS (visual analogue scale) in recent three menstrual cycles
Exclusion
- Any psychiatric or neurological disorders, particularly premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Using oral contraceptives, hormonal supplements, or any central-acting medication (eg, opioid, antiepileptics) within 6 months before the study
- Having a metal or pacemaker implant, claustrophobia, or any contraindications to MR
- Head injury with loss of consciousness
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2024
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06178406
Start Date
January 1 2024
End Date
December 31 2024
Last Update
December 21 2023
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