A soak for relief: testing magnesium footbaths against menstrual cramps

NCT ID NCT07726264

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kocaeli University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial investigates whether a 20-minute warm-water footbath containing magnesium sulfate can reduce pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Around 120 women aged 18–35 are randomly assigned to receive the magnesium footbath, a plain warm-water footbath, or no intervention during the first three days of their period. Pain is measured before and up to two hours after the footbath using standard pain scales.

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Active substance: a warm-water footbath containing magnesium sulfate
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce period pain at home.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial. The effect may be no better than a plain warm-water footbath, and results may not apply to all women.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dysmenorrhea primary dysmenorrhea

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PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA

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Locations

Kocaeli University

Kocaeli, 41380, Turkey (Türkiye)

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