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Rose of jericho or deep breaths: simple fix for cramps?

NCT ID NCT07481552

Symptom relief Sponsor: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two non-drug approaches for severe period pain: placing a dried Rose of Jericho plant in water near the person, and practicing 4-7-8 breathing exercises. 100 women aged 18-35 with very painful periods took part over three cycles. Researchers measured changes in pain and emotional well-being. The goal was to see if these simple methods could help manage symptoms without medication.

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Active substance
Anastatica hierochuntica (Rose of Jericho) and 4-7-8 breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce period pain for some women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding or placebo group. Results may not apply to all women, and the plant's effect is not well understood.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

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Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women of reproductive age, between 18-35 years, * Not using oral contraceptives, * No history of gynecological surgery, * Diagnosed gynecological conditions (endometriosis, PCOS, etc.), * No chronic diseases, * Regular menstrual cycles (bleeding for 3-8 days between 21-35 days of menstrual cycles), * Reporting pain during the menstrual cycle, * Pain level of 7 or higher on the VAS scale, * Not having previously been pregnant and/or given birth were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Individuals who have used hormonal medications, herbal products, or complementary/alternative therapies within the last 3 months, * Individuals who regularly use analgesics or non-pharmacological methods (exercise, yoga, massage, etc.) for menstrual pain, * Individuals with pelvic infection, active gynecological inflammation, or acute genital infection symptoms, * Individuals with a history of significant stress, trauma, or psychiatric treatment within the last 6 months, * Individuals with a history of neurological or psychiatric disorders that may affect pain perception, * Individuals who suspected pregnancy during the intervention process or became pregnant at any stage of the study, * Individuals with known allergies, intolerances, or intolerances to the intervention, * Individuals who were considered unlikely to adhere to the study protocol (high risk of communication difficulties or loss of follow-up) were excluded.

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Conditions

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dysmenorrhea Pain

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Dysmenorrhea Nonpharmalogical pain management

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

    Çanakkale, Turkey (Türkiye)

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