Can needles ease PMS? a trial puts electroacupuncture to the test

NCT ID NCT07737210

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether adding electroacupuncture to a daily nutritional supplement can reduce the severity of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in young women aged 20 to 29. Participants receive either the supplement alone or the supplement plus 21 sessions of electroacupuncture over three menstrual cycles. The study measures changes in PMS symptoms and blood progesterone levels to see if the combination offers greater relief.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: electroacupuncture combined with a nutritional supplement (calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc)
What this could lead to: If effective, electroacupuncture could offer a drug-free option to reduce PMS symptoms in young women.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Electroacupuncture is generally safe but may cause mild bruising or discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

premenstrual tension

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo university

Cairo, Egypt

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