RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07409337

Self-Acupressure for Primary Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Symptoms

Effects of Self-Acupressure on Primary Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Symptoms in Women Aged 18-30: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled, 6-Month Trial

Sponsor

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Feb 15, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Primary Dysmenorrhea Menstrual Pain Premenstrual Syndrome

Summary

This randomized, sham-controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of self-administered acupressure on menstrual pain severity and premenstrual symptoms in women aged 18-30 years with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a self-acupressure intervention group or a sham self-acupressure control group. The intervention will be applied during the premenstrual and menstrual periods over approximately six months. The primary outcome is the change in menstrual pain severity, and secondary outcomes include changes in premenstrual symptom severity, analgesic use, and menstruation-related activity limitation.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 30 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Self-Acupressure and Sham Self-Acupressure for people with menstrual pain, premenstrual syndrome, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include women aged 18 Years to 30 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERSelf-Acupressure

Participants receive structured training in self-administered acupressure at predefined acupoints (SP6, CV4, ST36, and LV3). Training is provided face-to-face at baseline. Participants are instructed to apply acupressure using moderate, comfortable, non-painful pressure during the premenstrual phase and the first days of menstruation across approximately six consecutive menstrual cycles.

OTHERSham Self-Acupressure

Participants receive structured training in sham self-acupressure matched to the experimental intervention in terms of training format, session duration, frequency, and pressure intensity. Sham acupressure is applied at non-acupoint locations adjacent to the same anatomical regions as the experimental points, using moderate, comfortable, non-painful pressure during the premenstrual phase and the first days of menstruation across approximately six menstrual cycles.