scholarly journals Comparison of the Effect of Stretching Exercises and Mefenamic Acid on the Reduction of Pain and Menstruation Characteristics in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narges Motahari-Tabari ◽  
Marjan Ahmad Shirvani ◽  
Abbas Alipour
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Mefenamic Acid ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea ◽  
Reduction Of Pain ◽  
Stretching Exercises

scholarly journals Comparison of the effect of Chamomile and Mefenamic Acid on primary dysmenorrhea, associated symptoms and menstrual bleeding – A randomized clinical trial study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Shabani ◽  
Katayon Vakilian ◽  
Fereshteh Narenji ◽  
Mahbubeh Bozorgi ◽  
Soodabeh Bioos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Mefenamic Acid ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea ◽  
Verbal Scale ◽  
Associated Symptoms ◽  
Ethics Code ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Abstract Background Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common pelvic pains in women, impairing their quality of life.This study investigated the effects of chamomile sachet and mefenamic acid on primary dysmenorrhea, associated symptoms and bleeding. Methods In this randomized clinical trial, 200 female students with primary dysmenorrhea from Arak universities were randomly assigned to two groups. The group (A) received mefenamic acid (250 mg) and group (B) received chamomile (5000 mg) plus one teaspoonful of honey )as a flavoring( for two days before up to the first three days of menstruation, three times a day in two consecutive cycles. Pain severity, associated symptoms and bleeding were assessed using visual analog scale, Andersch-Milsom Verbal Scale and Higham chart, respectively. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical tests by SPSS 21. Results Severe pain during two months after intervention was in 6 (6.3%) of group (B) and 6 (6.3%) in group (A) (p = 0.351, p = 0.332). Mean severity of associated symptoms two months after the treatment was( 4.93 ± 3.54) in group (B) and (5.62 ± 3.54 ) in group (A), indicating further reduction in group (B) but not significant (p = 0.278). Mean of bleeding was (88.71 ± 66.4 vs. 70.54 ± 53. 34) in group (B) and (A) respectively, in two months later. therefore decrease in the two groups but was not significant between groups(p = 0.567). Conclusions It seems chamomile sachet can reduce the severity of pain and bleeding similar to mefenamic acid and even further mitigate the symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea. Trial registration: This study was performed with the proposal approval code of 2611, ethics code of (ARAKMU.REC.1395.164) at Arak University of medical sciences and code of IRCT 2016100825031N5 on 2016.11.08.

scholarly journals Comparison of effect of auriculotherapy and mefenamic acid on the severity and systemic symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoomeh Vahedi ◽  
Seyedeh Batool Hasanpoor-Azghady ◽  
Leila Amiri-Farahani ◽  
Imaneh Khaki
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Mefenamic Acid ◽  
Acid Group ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Systemic Symptoms

Abstract Background Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is the most common complaint in young women and adolescents. Side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can limit their use. Therefore, non-pharmacological pain relief methods such as auriculotherapy may play an important role in PD management. This study was conducted to compare the effect of auriculotherapy and mefenamic acid on the severity and systemic symptoms of PD. Methods In a randomized clinical trial, 83 students were randomized into two groups. In the auriculotherapy group, electrical stimulation of the ear was conducted once a week for two menstrual cycles. In each cycle close to menstruation, ear seeds were inserted on pressure points to be pressed in times of pain. In the mefenamic acid group, subjects took mefenamic acid capsules upon seeing the initial symptoms of menstruation until the pain reduces. The primary outcomes were mean pain intensity and systemic symptoms associated with it. Pain intensity was measured through the visual analog scale (VAS) and the verbal multidimensional scoring system (VMS). Systemic symptoms were assessed using VMS, as well as the yes/no question form. Results Mean pain intensity with the VAS was significantly lower in the auriculotherapy group than the mefenamic acid group in the first and second cycles of intervention. There was a significant difference in VMS grade between both groups during the second cycle of intervention. In terms of the systemic symptoms in the second cycle of intervention, no subjects had dysmenorrhea grade 3 (common systemic symptoms) in the auriculotherapy group. Whereas in the mefenamic acid group, 16.7% of the subjects still had dysmenorrhea grade 3. There was no significant difference between the two groups in the frequency of systemic symptoms of PD. There was a significant decrease in the frequency of fatigue and diarrhea in both groups. However, there was a significant reduction in the frequency of nausea, headache, and anger in the auriculotherapy group. Conclusion Mean pain intensity with the VAS was lower with the auriculotherapy. Also, 65.9% of auriculotherapy group subjects were in the dysmenorrhea grades 0 and 1. Therefore, auriculotherapy is recommended because of its fewer complications and more effect on PD. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov IRCT20181207041873N1. Registered on February 24, 2019. https://en.irct.ir/user/trial/35967/view

Incidence of Decreased Hip Range of Motion in Youth Soccer Players and Response to a Stretching Program: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Vieira de Castro ◽  
Karina Costa Machado ◽  
Kelly Scaramussa ◽  
João Luiz Ellera Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Youth Soccer ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Hip Rotation ◽  
Stretching Exercises

Context:After years of focusing on the management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, the most common soccer-related injuries, the orthopedic community has concluded that soccer players have a wide range of variation in joint biomechanics and has thus started to focus research efforts on the morphological factors that might contribute to ACL trauma. One such factor is decreased hip-rotation range of motion (ROM), which may be due to compensatory musculoskeletal changes occurring in response to longstanding soccer practice since childhood.Objective:This study sought to assess decreased hip rotation and the influence of stretching exercises on the behavior of the hip joint in players of the youth soccer categories of a Brazilian soccer team.Design:Randomized clinical trial.Setting:University hospital.Patients:262 male soccer players.Interventions:Subjects were randomly allocated into 2 groups—control or a stretching program.Main Outcome Measures:Subjects were reassessed after 12 wk.Results:The findings suggest that hip-rotation ROM decreases over the years in soccer players. In the study sample, adherence to a stretching program improved only external hip-rotation ROM in the nondominant limb.Conclusion:Playing soccer can restrict rotation ROM of the hip, and adherence to stretching exercises may decrease the harmful effects on the hip joints.

Comment and Reply on–Comparison of Walking versus Stretching Exercises to Reduce the Incidence of Preeclampsia: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-121
Author(s):  
Melania Maria Ramos de Amorim ◽  
Adriana Suely de Oliveira Melo ◽  
Paula Lisiane Assunção
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Stretching Exercises

scholarly journals Effect of Menstrugole on primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 61 (6) ◽  
pp. 684 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Shobeiri ◽  
Sasan Nazari ◽  
Saman Nazari ◽  
Ensiyeh Jenabi ◽  
Arezoo Shayan
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea

scholarly journals Comparison between Acupuncture and Nutraceutical Treatment with Migratens® in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 821 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vittorio Schweiger ◽  
Erica Secchettin ◽  
Cinzia Castellani ◽  
Alvise Martini ◽  
Elena Mazzocchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Fibromyalgia Syndrome ◽  
Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire ◽  
Term Treatment ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
Clinical Trial Research ◽  
Long Term Treatment ◽  
Reduction Of Pain ◽  
Cognitive Disturbances

Objectives: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic clinical condition characterized by pain, fatigue, altered sleep, and cognitive disturbances. The purpose of this study was to compare two alternative treatments (nutraceutical and acupuncture) in FMS patients through a randomized clinical trial. Research Methods: A total of 60 FMS female patients were randomized for treatment with a nutritional combination containing coenzyme Q10, vitamin D, alpha-lipoic acid, magnesium, and tryptophan (Migratens® Group) or acupuncture treatment (Acupuncture Group) performed according the principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), both for 3 months. Changes in pain and in quality of life (QoL) measured with a Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Score-Revised (FIQ-R) and the Fibromyalgia Severity Scale (FSS) were performed at 1, 3, and 6 months after the start of treatments. Results: A total of 55 patient completed the study (21 in the Migratens® Group and 34 in the Acupuncture Group). Migratens® treatment shows a statistically significant reduction of pain 1 month after the start of therapy (T1, p = 0.025), strengthened after 3 months with maintenance of treatment (p = 0.012). The efficacy in reducing pain was apparent in the Acupuncture Group at all post-treatment determinations and at follow-up (T1 and T2 p = <0.001). Regarding QoL, improvement in FIQ-R and FSS values was revealed in both groups. Conclusion: The nutraceutical approach with Migratens® seems to be an effective option to for patients with FMS. Our experience confirmed also the validity of acupuncture in these patients. Considering the complexity of the management of FMS patients, our results suggest a cyclical and sequential, or even concurrent treatment with different approaches, to improve the efficacy and the compliance of patients to long-term treatment

scholarly journals The effect of bee prepolis on primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
pp. 352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ensiyeh Jenabi ◽  
Bita Fereidooni ◽  
Manoochehr Karami ◽  
Seyedeh Zahra Masoumi ◽  
Mahdi Safari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea
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