Gentle self-massage for premenstrual syndrome symptoms
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This trial tests whether a gentle massage technique (manual lymphatic drainage) that you can do yourself helps reduce premenstrual syndrome symptoms like bloating, breast tenderness, and mood changes. If you qualify, you'll learn the technique and see if it improves your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You must be a woman aged 18 to 40.
- You need to have regular periods (every 24–32 days) for the past 6 months.
- You must have premenstrual symptoms that are bothersome enough to score above a certain level on a standard scale.
- Your symptoms should have been present for at least the last 3 menstrual cycles.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding, and you should not have certain health conditions like heart disease, infections, or blood clots.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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