Magnesium may tame perimenopause symptoms, small trial hopes

NCT ID NCT07235878

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Northumbria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking magnesium supplements for 12 weeks can help with common perimenopause symptoms like hot flushes, sleep problems, mood swings, and brain fog. Researchers will give 58 women either magnesium or a placebo pill daily and measure changes in memory, sleep, and quality of life. The goal is to see if this simple supplement offers real relief during the menopause transition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: magnesium hydroxide (a dietary supplement)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-hormonal option to help with perimenopause symptoms like sleep trouble and memory issues.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 58 women, so results may not apply to everyone. Magnesium supplements are generally safe but can cause stomach upset in some people.

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PERIMENOPAUSAL WOMEN PERIMENOPAUSE PERIMENOPAUSE, CLIMACTERIC SYNDROME

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Locations

School of Psychology, Northumbria University

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom

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