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Pressing points for period pain: new study tests Self-Acupressure

NCT ID NCT07409337

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nigde Omer Halisdemir University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether pressing on specific body spots (acupressure) can reduce menstrual pain and PMS symptoms in women aged 18-30. About 120 participants will either do real or fake acupressure at home for 6 months. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free method can help manage period pain and reduce the need for painkillers.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 18 to 30 years * Regular menstrual cycles (21-35 days) * Diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea with moderate to severe menstrual pain * Presence of premenstrual symptoms consistent with premenstrual syndrome * Currently enrolled as a university student * Willingness to perform self-acupressure as instructed for approximately six menstrual cycles * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Secondary dysmenorrhea (e.g., endometriosis, uterine fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease) * Current use of hormonal contraceptives or hormonal therapy within the past 3 months * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Chronic gynecological, endocrine, or systemic disease that may affect menstrual pain or symptoms * Regular use of analgesic or anti-inflammatory medications outside menstruation * Prior formal training or regular practice of acupuncture or acupressure * Inability to comply with study procedures or follow-up schedule

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Conditions

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dysmenorrhea premenstrual tension primary dysmenorrhea

As listed by the trial registrant

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Menstrual pain Premenstrual syndrome Primary dysmenorrhea

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Niğde, Merkez, 51240, Turkey (Türkiye)

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