Gentle touch, big relief: foot reflexology may soothe menopause belly woes
NCT ID NCT07528534
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether foot reflexology or acupressure can reduce stomach problems like bloating, constipation, and heartburn in women going through menopause. About 120 women aged 45-60 who have menopause-related stomach issues will receive these gentle, non-invasive treatments. The goal is to see if these complementary methods improve quality of life without the side effects of medication.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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45 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 45 and 60 years of age, * Being in menopause, * Experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms, * Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with chronic gastrointestinal disease, * Individuals receiving regular medication will not be included in the study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Osmaniye Devlet Hastanesi
Osmaniye, 80000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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