Footbaths show promise for PMS relief in small study
NCT ID NCT07461051
First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tested whether a warm footbath during the two weeks before a period could help with PMS symptoms, pain, and quality of life. 92 women with PMS took part; half did footbaths for three cycles, the other half did nothing. Researchers measured symptoms, pain, and well-being using standard questionnaires.
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Locations
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İnonü Universty
Ağrı, Ağrı, 04100, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
foot bath therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce PMS symptoms and pain at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 92 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the effect may be modest or due to relaxation rather than the footbath itself.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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