No pills, just pressure: self-massage study targets menstrual cramps
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This study tests whether a daily 5-20 minute abdominal self-massage can reduce menstrual pain. 46 female students in Germany will track their pain and medication use via a smartphone app over up to 60 days. Each person acts as their own control, comparing massage days to no-massa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Potsdam • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:47 UTC