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Can needles ease PMS? a trial puts electroacupuncture to the test

NCT ID NCT07737210

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether adding electroacupuncture to a daily nutritional supplement can reduce the severity of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in young women aged 20 to 29. Participants receive either the supplement alone or the supplement plus 21 sessions of electroacupuncture over three menstrual cycles. The study measures changes in PMS symptoms and blood progesterone levels to see if the combination offers greater relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
electroacupuncture combined with a nutritional supplement (calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc)
What this could lead to
If effective, electroacupuncture could offer a drug-free option to reduce PMS symptoms in young women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Electroacupuncture is generally safe but may cause mild bruising or discomfort.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 29 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women diagnosed with or suffering from premenstrual syndrome. * Regular menstrual cycles. * Age from 20 to 29 years. * Body mass index (BMI) from 25 to 29.9 kg/m². * Single, virginal, and non-smoking participants. Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiorespiratory, renal, neurological, pelvic inflammatory, thyroid, or mental disorders. * Anemia, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, headache, or migraine. * Acupuncture treatment during the preceding six months. * Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant. * Participation in another exercise or training program during the study. * Use of medications or hormonal treatment that could influence the study outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

premenstrual tension

As listed by the trial registrant

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Premenstrual syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo university

    Cairo, Egypt

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