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Could a foot massage tame premenstrual syndrome?

NCT ID NCT07803497

Symptom relief Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether regular foot reflexology can reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and improve quality of life in female university students aged 18 to 25. Half the participants will receive 30-minute foot reflexology sessions four times a month for three months, while the other half receives no intervention. The study measures changes in PMS symptoms, quality of life, and overall comfort before and after the program. If effective, foot reflexology could become a simple, non-drug option for managing PMS.

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Active substance
Foot reflexology massage
What this could lead to
If it works, foot reflexology could offer a drug-free way to ease PMS symptoms and improve daily comfort for young women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no placebo control, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable. Reflexology is generally safe but may not outperform relaxation or other touch-based therapies.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Female students aged 18-25 attending the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years at Balıkesir University Necatibey Faculty of Education, Students who have had regular menstrual cycles for the past three months and meet the following conditions; Students who, according to FIGO, have their periods every 24-38 days and have menstrual bleeding lasting 4-8 days. Students who have not undergone a major surgical operation (abdominal or cardiovascular surgery such as TAH+BSO, myomectomy, cesarean delivery, etc., thoracic surgery, varicose vein surgery, organ transplant, etc.) in the last six months, Those who do not use oral contraceptives or IUDs, Those who do not use menstrual regulating medication under doctor's supervision, Those who are not pregnant, Students who do not have gynecological problems (PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, dysmenorrhea, etc.), Students who do not consume herbal teas or use painkillers to alleviate menstrual pain will be included in the study. \- Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with cardiovascular diseases such as deep vein thrombosis, Individuals with gynecological diseases (uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, adenomyoma, polyps, etc.), Individuals with lesions that may prevent standing reflexology application, such as tinea pedis, Female students who cannot communicate in Turkish will be excluded from the study. \-

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Conditions

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premenstrual tension

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Premenstrual syndrome-PMS

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