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.

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.

NCT Number	NCT07274371
Lead Sponsor	Saipriya Gowrishankar Collaborators: Maharishi International University
Conditions	Sleep Disturbances in Perimenopause
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2025-11-06
Primary Completion	2026-03-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-04-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-12-18