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Footbath therapy shows promise for PMS relief

NCT ID NCT07461051

Symptom relief Sponsor: Agri Ibrahim Cecen University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether regular footbaths during the luteal phase (the week or two before a period) could help women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). 92 women participated, with one group receiving footbath therapy and the other receiving no treatment. Researchers measured symptom severity, pain levels, and quality of life using standard questionnaires. The goal was to see if this simple, at-home practice could offer relief without medication.

What this could mean

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Active substance
foot bath therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease PMS symptoms and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The approach is not a cure and may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

92 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 and 25 years of age * Having no chronic disease * Having a symptom severity score of 5 or higher according to the VAS, * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Psychiatric disorder * Secondary dysmenorrhea.

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Conditions

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Pain premenstrual tension

As listed by the trial registrant

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Premenstrual syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • İnonü Universty

    Ağrı, Ağrı, 04100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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