Simple relaxation methods show promise for PMS relief
NCT ID NCT07526623
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether combining two relaxation techniques—Benson relaxation and Jacobson progressive muscle relaxation—can reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in women aged 18 to 30. Fifty-six female students with PMS will be split into three groups: one using Benson relaxation, one using Jacobson relaxation, and one using both techniques together. They will practice these methods three times a week for two months, and their symptoms will be measured before and after the treatment using a standard PMS scale.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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56 people
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- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between (18-30 years) * suffering from PMS * score of 45 or greater on PMSS * having regular menstrual cycle between 21- 35 days * not having a diagnosis of psychiatric problems * Not having gynecologic disease like abnormal uterine bleeding, ovarian cysts, uterine, fibroids etc. * Not having any health problem or underlying disease that prevent PMRT. Exclusion Criteria: * Not using contraceptive pills * Not attending sessions * To reduce PMS use another methods * Withdrawing from the study voluntarily at any stage after inclusion * Anemia, chronic health conditions, communication related disability * Any current pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic treatment of PMS
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Locations
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University of Health Sciences Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000g, Pakistan
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