NCT07209566 A Research Study Exploring How Musculoskeletal Function and the Autonomic Nervous System Relate to Visceral Pain in Women With and Without Dysmenorrhea (Painful Periods).
| NCT ID | NCT07209566 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Azusa Pacific University |
| Condition | Dysmenorrhea |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-08-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-09-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2025-08-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-09-01.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine if women with dysmenorrhea demonstrate an increased musculoskeletal and autonomic nervous system response to a painful visceral stimulus compared to controls. A secondary aim is to determine if interoceptive awareness moderates this relationship. The designed methodology aims to elucidate the intricate connections between the interoceptive and musculoskeletal systems in pain perception among female participants, providing valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of interoceptive pain and functional musculoskeletal changes.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Non-pregnant women, not taking hormonal birth control, between the ages of 18 and 36 who report regular menstrual cycles are eligible for the study Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded if they are currently pregnant or, have given birth within the preceding six months, are breastfeeding, or are undergoing in-vitro fertilization treatments. Exclusions also include those who have had abdominal, lumbar, or pelvic surgery within the preceding 12 months, suffer from a chronic pain condition, have an active genitourinary infection, are incontinent of bowel or bladder, or have been diagnosed with prolapse of a pelvic organ, severe labral pathology, femoral acetabular impingement (FAI), interstitial cystitis, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, irritable bowel syndrome, or other pelvic pathology. Participants reporting a cycle length of less than 28 days or longer than 35 days, those with a history of sexual assault, and those who are anovulatory without hormonal BC or amenorrheic will also be excluded. \-
Contact & Investigator
Derrick Sueki, PT, PhD, DPT
STUDY CHAIR
Azusa Pacific University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07209566 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 35 Years, studying Dysmenorrhea. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07209566 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07209566 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at msteele20@apu.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07209566 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Azusa, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07209566 clinical trial?
NCT07209566 is sponsored by Azusa Pacific University. The principal investigator is Derrick Sueki, PT, PhD, DPT at Azusa Pacific University. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.