ActiLady refers is employing targeted pressure waves, with the goal of reducing the pain associated with menstruation (clinically known as dysmenorrhea).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
24
Devices: Targeted pressure waves are created by two kind of methods ActiLady). 1. The effect of the waves used will be examined by the use of a silicon tube or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tube which is inserted into the vaginal cavity. The other end of the tube will be connected to an "off the shelf" pressure waves generator and controller. 2. Self manufactured device inserted into the vaginal cavity and creating subsound pressure waves.
Devices: Targeted pressure waves are created by two kind of methods ActiLady). The effect of the waves used will be examined by the use of a silicon tube or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tube which is inserted into the vaginal cavity. The other end of the tube will be connected to an "off the shelf" pressure waves generator and controller. Self manufactured device inserted into the vaginal cavity and creating subsound pressure waves.
Hadassah Medical Center
Jerusalem, Israel
Hadassah Medical Organization
Jerusalem, Israel
To evaluate the safety of a novel method and device called ActiLady.
Time frame: 6 months
* Evaluate the pain-reducing effect of ActiLady on dysmenorrhea. * Study the relationship between menses flux and dysmenorrhea. [Time Frame: 6 months] [Designated as safety issue: No ] * Optimize treatment procedure and wave form.
Time frame: 6 months
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