A Study Comparing the Effects of Two Types of Natural Oils Used in a Bedtime Foot Massage Routine… (NCT07274371) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Study Comparing the Effects of Two Types of Natural Oils Used in a Bedtime Foot Massage Routine on Sleep and Emotional Well-Being in Perimenopausal Women.
United States30 participantsStarted 2025-11-06
Plain-language summary
This study is being done to find out whether a nightly 5-minute foot massage (Padabhyanga) using Brahmi-Gotukola oil can help women ages 40 to 55 sleep better and feel calmer during perimenopause. Perimenopause is the time when periods start to change and many women begin to experience sleep problems and mood changes. The study will also compare Brahmi-Gotukola oil to organic sesame oil, which will be used as the control oil.
Participants will do a simple guided 10-minute foot massage at home every night for 2 weeks using either Brahmi-Gotukola oil or organic sesame oil. They will fill out a short sleep log each morning to track their sleep. Before starting the study and again at the end of the 2-week period, they will complete questionnaires about their sleep and mood. Additional follow-up questionnaires will be completed in the 3rd and 4th weeks to see if any improvements continue even after the massage period is over.
This study aims to:
See whether Brahmi-Gotukola oil foot massage improves sleep in women experiencing perimenopausal sleep problems.
Find out whether Brahmi-Gotukola oil foot massage helps with mood and emotional well-being.
Compare Brahmi-Gotukola oil foot massage with sesame oil foot massage to determine whether Brahmi oil provides more benefits for sleep and mood.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 55 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Women aged 40 to 55 years.
* Perimenopausal stage according to Stages of reproductive aging workshop +10 with menstrual irregularity PSQI scores above 5.
* Ability to understand and respond to study questions in English
* Willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants attained menopause.
* Current use of Hormone Replacement Therapy
* Current Psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder and other severe mental illness that may interfere with partici\[pation.
* Use of any anxiolytics, antidepressants
* History of Oopherectomy or hysterectomy .
* Conditions limiting foot massage include active foot injury, severe varicose vein, oprn wounds or any skin infection on the feet
* Any known allergy to sesame seeds
* Any other serious medical conditions according to investigators judgement that would ,make participation unsafe.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in PSQI score from baseline to day 14
Timeframe: Baseline to 14 days after intervention
2
Improvement in PSQI score from baseline to post test
Timeframe: Baseline ( preintervention) and 14 days after starting the intervention