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Effects of Aroma Massage and Hot Foot Soak on Stress and Body Functions in Women with PMS

A RANDOMIZED PILOT STUDY COMPARING THE EFFECTS OF AROMATHERAPY-BASED ABDOMINAL MASSAGE AND HOT FOOT IMMERSION DURING THE LUTEAL PHASE ON AUTONOMIC VARIABLES IN WOMEN WITH PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/110320
Enrollment
20
Registered
2026-05-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: N943- Premenstrual tension syndrome

Interventions

Intervention1: Aroma-based Abdominal massage: abdominal massage on abdomen with Salvia sclarea and Pelargonium graveolens oils for 15 mins during luteal phase that is 7-8 days approximately Control In

Sponsors

Dr. Aastha Tyagi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Menstrual periods between 21 and 35 days Not taking antidepressant medication, No hormone therapy Not using vitamins Having a score of more than 80 on this premenstrual syndrome scale questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Allergy to aromatherapy Starting hormone therapy or using medication affecting treatment, Surgery Death of loved ones in last 3 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Heart Rate VariabilityTimepoint: at baseline, at the start of luteal phase and on the start of the bleeding phase.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
PMSS SCALE, BP, Pulse Rate, Respiratory Rate,TemperatureTimepoint: at baseline, at the start of luteal phase and on the start of the bleeding phase.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Dhiren Ajit Nair

Maharishi Aurobindo Subharti College and Hospital of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences

danny.a.nair@gmail.com7899143619

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026