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Effect of a Magnesium Sulfate Footbath on Primary Dysmenorrhea Pain
Sponsor: Kocaeli University
Summary
Primary dysmenorrhea is a common condition characterized by painful menstruation. This three-arm randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of a warm-water footbath containing magnesium sulfate on primary dysmenorrhea pain. A total of 120 women were randomized to a magnesium sulfate warm-water footbath group, a warm-water footbath group, or a no-intervention control group. Pain was assessed using the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire and a Visual Analogue Scale at baseline, 20 minutes, 1 hour, and 2 hours after the intervention.
Official title: Effect of a Warm-Water Footbath Containing Magnesium Sulfate on Pain in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2025-09-01
Completion Date
2026-05-22
Last Updated
2026-07-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Magnesium Sulfate Warm-Water Footbath
A 20-minute footbath using 10 L of warm water containing 200 g of magnesium sulfate. The water temperature was maintained between 34°C and 37°C, and the feet were immersed to approximately 10-15 cm above the ankles. The intervention was administered during the first three days of menstruation when the participant's pain score was at least 3.
Warm-Water Footbath
A 20-minute footbath using 10 L of warm water without magnesium sulfate. The water temperature was maintained between 34°C and 37°C, and the feet were immersed to approximately 10-15 cm above the ankles. The intervention was administered during the first three days of menstruation when the participant's pain score was at least 3.
Locations (1)
Kocaeli University
Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)