Could peppermint oil be a natural pain reliever for fibromyalgia?

NCT ID NCT07326163

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing whether applying peppermint oil to the skin can reduce chronic pain and improve daily function in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will also look at whether this treatment is cost-effective compared to standard care. About 175 adults with fibromyalgia will apply peppermint oil to tender points on their body and report their pain levels and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: peppermint oil
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to ease chronic pain and improve daily function for people with fibromyalgia.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with no placebo group, so results may be due to expectation rather than the oil itself. Peppermint oil can also cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some people.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fibromyalgia Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AROMATHERAPY COST FIBROMYALGIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bilecik Training and Research Hospital

Bilecik, Bilecik, 11000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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