Effects of Chamomile With L-theanine Beverage Among Young Women Experiencing Primary Dysmenorrhea

Tunku Abdul Rahman University (UTAR)

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Primary Dysmenorrhea

Treatments: Dietary Supplement: Chamomile (Matricaria recutita); Dietary Supplement: Chamomile

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07092878

78-373

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a beverage containing chamomile and L-theanine on menstrual symptoms, pain intensity, mood, and sleep quality among young adult females with primary dysmenorrhea.

Full description

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a beverage containing chamomile and L-theanine on menstrual symptoms, pain intensity, mood, and sleep quality among young adult females with primary dysmenorrhea.

Enrollment: 30 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 30 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• A VAS score of ≥4 cm for the past three consecutive menstrual cycles
• Regular monthly menstruation
• No history of allergies or psychological/gynecological illnesses
• Absence of secondary dysmenorrhea
• No current use of any medications
• No ongoing non-pharmacological management for dysmenorrhea.

Exclusion criteria

• Pregnant
• Breastfeeding

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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30 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

CTT

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in the intervention group will consume a chamomile with L-theanine (CTT) beverage, which contains 480 mg of chamomile extract and 200 mg of L-theanine.

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

Non-CTT

Placebo Comparator group

Description:

Participants in the control group will consume a chamomile-flavored beverage (non-CTT), which is flavored with commercial chamomile flavoring.

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: Chamomile