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Herbal foot massage shows promise for perimenopausal sleep troubles

NCT ID NCT07274371

Symptom relief Sponsor: Saipriya Gowrishankar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a simple 10-minute nightly foot massage using Brahmi-Gotu kola oil can improve sleep and mood in perimenopausal women aged 40 to 55. Thirty participants will massage their feet at home for two weeks, tracking sleep and completing mood questionnaires. The study compares the herbal oil to plain sesame oil to see if it offers extra benefits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Apr 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 55 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 40 to 55 years. * Perimenopausal stage according to Stages of reproductive aging workshop +10 with menstrual irregularity PSQI scores above 5. * Ability to understand and respond to study questions in English * Willingness to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Participants attained menopause. * Current use of Hormone Replacement Therapy * Current Psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder and other severe mental illness that may interfere with partici\[pation. * Use of any anxiolytics, antidepressants * History of Oopherectomy or hysterectomy . * Conditions limiting foot massage include active foot injury, severe varicose vein, oprn wounds or any skin infection on the feet * Any known allergy to sesame seeds * Any other serious medical conditions according to investigators judgement that would ,make participation unsafe.

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Conditions

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Parasomnias

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Sleep disturbances in perimenopause

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maharishi International University

    Fairfield, Iowa, 52557, United States