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No pills, just pressure: self-massage study targets menstrual cramps

NCT ID NCT07155291

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Potsdam Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a daily 5-20 minute abdominal self-massage can reduce menstrual pain. 46 female students in Germany will track their pain and medication use via a smartphone app over up to 60 days. Each person acts as their own control, comparing massage days to no-massage days. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free technique really helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
abdominal self-massage
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way for people to manage menstrual pain at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 46 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the massage might not reduce pain for all.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 46 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female students living in Germany * Have consistently experienced menstrual pain and other symptoms primarily during menstruation for at least the last three cycles * Regular access to a smartphone on which the StudyU (https://www.studyu.health/) application can be installed * Informed consent * Proficiency in English or German Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 or over 45 years * Participation in a different intervention study during the duration of this study * Use of hormonal treatments affecting the menstrual cycle * Confirmed or suspected pregnancy * Presence of contraindicated disorders or diseases for massage * Severe psychiatric conditions impairing informed consent or reliable participation * Substance abuse (e.g., alcohol, drugs) * Planned surgery within the next four to five months * Doctor's advice against proceeding with the intervention

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dysmenorrhea primary dysmenorrhea secondary dysmenorrhea

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea primary Dysmenorrhea secondary Dysmenorrhea symptom

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