Footbath therapy shows promise for PMS relief

NCT ID NCT07461051

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Agri Ibrahim Cecen University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether regular footbaths during the luteal phase (the week or two before a period) could help women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). 92 women participated, with one group receiving footbath therapy and the other receiving no treatment. Researchers measured symptom severity, pain levels, and quality of life using standard questionnaires. The goal was to see if this simple, at-home practice could offer relief without medication.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: foot bath therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease PMS symptoms and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The approach is not a cure and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain 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

İnonü Universty

Ağrı, Ağrı, 04100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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