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Effect of Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Pain and Symptoms in Primary Dysmenorrhea
Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on menstrual pain, pain threshold, depression, anxiety, menstrual symptoms, premenstrual syndrome, and functional and emotional impact of dysmenorrhea in young adult women with primary dysmenorrhea.
Official title: The Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Pain, Menstrual Symptoms, Depression, and Anxiety in Young Adults With Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2023-06-01
Completion Date
2024-03-05
Last Updated
2026-07-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (taVNS)
Participants in the experimental group received real transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS). The intervention was applied during the luteal phase between the first and second menstrual cycles. A total of 10 sessions were administered. Stimulation was delivered using a non-invasive device targeting the auricular branch of the vagus nerve.
Sham transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation
Participants in the control group received sham transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (placebo stimulation). The procedure mimicked the real stimulation protocol in terms of duration and application schedule but without delivering effective vagal nerve stimulation. A total of 10 sessions were administered during the luteal phase between the first and second menstrual cycles.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Gelisim University
Istanbul, Avcılar, Turkey (Türkiye)