Status:
COMPLETED
Auricular Acupressure for Premenstrual Syndrome in Female Students
Lead Sponsor:
University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Conditions:
Premenstrual Syndrome
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common gynecological disorder that significantly affects the quality of life for women of reproductive age, with symptoms including emotional, behavioral, and physical...
Detailed Description
Participants and Methods: A randomized, single-blind, controlled trial was conducted with 60 female undergraduate students, aged 18 to 25 years, residing in Ho Chi Minh City, who exhibit symptoms of P...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Female students aged 18 to 25 with active menstrual cycles and menstrual periods ranging from 25 to 35 days.
- Participants must be able to accurately recall the start date of their most recent menstruation cycle.
- Participants must exhibit symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and meet the diagnostic criteria for PMS as defined by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 2014.
- Participants must not have any chronic conditions, including respiratory diseases (e.g., asthma, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), thyroid disorders, autonomic nervous system disorders, hypertension, coronary artery disease, or diabetes, as determined through clinical examination, medical history, and prior medical records.
- Participants must not have severe psychological stress (a score lower than 27 on the Perceived Stress Scale - PSS-10).
- Participants must be mentally alert and in good contact with the researcher.
- Participants must voluntarily consent to participate in the study.
- Participants must not have prior knowledge of auricular acupuncture or auricular acupressure.
Exclusion
- Infection or lesions in the ear area (e.g., scars, tears, abrasions).
- Menstrual cycles shorter than 25 days or longer than 35 days.
- Participants unable to recall the start date of their most recent menstruation cycle.
- Participants diagnosed with gynecological conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or ovarian cysts, based on medical history and recent abdominal ultrasound results (within the past 6 months).
- History of abortion, currently pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
- Use of antidepressants and/or antipsychotic drugs, hormone supplements, oral contraceptives, or intrauterine devices within the past two months.
- Current or past psychiatric disorders.
- Participants with severe psychological stress (a score between 27 and 40 on the PSS-10).
- Unstable mental state, sensory impairments (e.g., hearing, vision, speech), or cognitive disabilities.
- Previous auricular acupressure, acupuncture, or other forms of acupuncture for PMS treatment within the last 6 months.
- Use of medication for PMS symptom relief during the study period.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 20 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
66 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06981533
Start Date
April 20 2025
End Date
June 30 2025
Last Update
July 18 2025
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Faculty of Traditional medicine - University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 700000