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Drug-Free relief for PMS? trial tests relaxation and taping

NCT ID NCT07791121

Symptom relief Sponsor: ASLI ER KORUCU Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether progressive muscle relaxation, kinesio taping, or both can reduce premenstrual syndrome symptoms like stress, depression, and poor sleep in university students. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four groups: relaxation exercises, taping, both, or no intervention. The interventions last 8 weeks, and researchers measure symptoms before, right after, and one month later. The goal is to see if these simple, non-drug approaches offer meaningful relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Progressive muscle relaxation exercise and kinesio taping
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple, drug-free techniques could offer students a practical way to manage PMS symptoms like stress, low mood, and poor sleep.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and relies on self-reported measures, so results may not apply to all women. The techniques may not outperform the control group, and kinesio taping can sometimes cause skin irritation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

194 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2017

Finished

Aug 2018

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female university student enrolled in the second or third year of one of the participating faculties at Ankara University * Menstrual cycle length between 21 and 35 days * Premenstrual syndrome according to the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale * Residing in central Ankara * Volunteering to participate and providing written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Receiving medical treatment for premenstrual syndrome * Having a mental health condition or receiving treatment for such a condition * Receiving treatment for insomnia * Having a dermatological condition, such as an allergy or psoriasis * Having undergone surgery involving the lumbar or abdominal region * Experiencing difficulty communicating in Turkish

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Conditions

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Depression insomnia premenstrual tension

As listed by the trial registrant

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Premenstrual syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara University

    Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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