Clinical trials: Foot Reflexology
Tinnitus
FR-taVNS Tinnitus Tria
Tinnitus is a common neurosensory symptom affecting 12-30% of adults and is closely associated with anxiety, sleep disturbance, and autonomic dysregulation.
- Trial name
- NCT07711639
- Testing
- True Foot Reflexology, True ta-VNS, True Auricular Acupressure
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Tzu Chi University
Chest Tube Removal, Heart; Surgery, Heart, Functional Disturbance as Result
Foot Reflexology to Reduce Pain and Anxiety Before Chest Tube Removal
In open heart surgeries, patients experience severe pain due to tissue trauma, damage to intercostal nerves, and muscle spasm due to pulling tubes from the mediastinal space and between the pleural leaves pull during chet tube…
- Conditions
- Chest Tube Removal, Heart; Surgery, Heart, Functional Disturbance as Result, Pain, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT05032469
- Testing
- Reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Complementary Alternative Medicine, Menopause
Therapeutic Touch and Foot Reflexology on Sleep Quality and Menopausal Symptoms
This randomized controlled trial was designed to compare the effects of therapeutic touch and reflexology on sleep quality and menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women affected by the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş…
- Conditions
- Complementary Alternative Medicine, Menopause, Sleep Disturbance
- Trial name
- NCT07767318
- Testing
- Therapeutic Touch, Foot Reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 155 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Osmaniye Korkut Ata University
Reflexology, Hypertension, Acupressure, Traditional Medicine
Effect of Foot Reflexology on Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Hypertension (HT) has been known for its prominent risk of cardiovascular events. Although there are various pharmacological choices, many patients fail to adhere with them.
- Trial name
- NCT04516005
- Testing
- foot reflexology
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Khon Kaen University
Pain, Labor
Effect of Foot Reflexology on Postpartum Afterpains
This study will be conducted to determine the effect of foot reflexology on afterpains after normal labor.
- Trial name
- NCT06951750
- Testing
- Reflexology, general foot massage
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Postmenopausal Flushing, Hot Flashes
Reflexology Versus Acupressure on Sleep Disturbance and Hot Flashes
World health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2030, 1.2 billion women will be over 50 years old. With a prevalence of 70%, a hot flash is the most distressing symptoms associated with menopause.
- Trial name
- NCT06499311
- Testing
- Foot Reflexology, Acupressure
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
End Stage Disease
Feasability of Foot Reflexology to Alleviate Anxiety in Palliative Care Unit (RPASP)
The primary purpose of the study is to know if foot reflexology can be accepted by patients hospitalized in palliative unit care (assessed by the number of patient who accept to participate), and if it is feasible (assessed by…
- Trial name
- RPASP (NCT04561271)
- Testing
- foot reflexology, toucher massage
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Postpartum Women
Effect of Foot Massage Performed to the Mother After Bırth on Breastfeedıng Success, Sleep Qualıty and Newborn Stress
Aim: To Reveal The Effect Of Foot Massage Performed To The Mother After Bırth On Breastfeedıng Success, Sleep Qualıty And Newborn Stress Material and Method: This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 70 people (35…
- Trial name
- NCT06786481
- Testing
- Educational with milnacipran, Locally Directed Therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Melek Nur KEÇELİ
Postoperative Pain, Anxiety
Effects of Foot Reflexology on Postoperative Pain, Anxiety, Nausea, and Vomiting Among Patients After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This study aims to evaluate the effect of foot reflexology on pain, anxiety, nausea, and vomiting among patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Anxiety, Nausea, Vomiting
- Trial name
- NCT07770295
- Testing
- Foot reflexology
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Reflexology, Dietary Modification
Foot Reflexology on Premenstrual Syndrome
: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a set of physical, emotional and behavioral symptom that start during the week preceding menstruation and are alleviated when the menstrual flow begins.
- Trial name
- NCT04348201
- Testing
- foot reflexology, dietary modification
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Reflexology, Type 2 Diabetes
Effect of Reflexology on Diabetic Foot and Glycemic Control in Elderly Diabetic Individuals
Background: Glycemic control can be difficult in the elderly with diabetes.Diabetic foot problems characterized by vascular and neuropathy are serious complications.
- Conditions
- Reflexology, Type 2 Diabetes, Older People
- Trial name
- NCT04416503
- Testing
- Foot reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Migraine Disease
Effects of Foot Reflexology Massage in Migraine
Migraine is a primary headache type that usually manifests itself with unilateral, moderate to severe throbbing headaches, often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
- Trial name
- NCT07028684
- Testing
- Reflexology Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Foot Reflexology and Acupressure on Gastrointestinal Symptoms
This research was planned to evaluate the effects of foot reflexology and acupressure applications on gastrointestinal symptoms in women going through menopause.
- Trial name
- Menopausal (NCT07528534)
- Testing
- Foot Reflexology, Acupressure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Osmaniye Korkut Ata University
Colorectal Surgery, Reflexology
Reflexology Massage and Hot Water Foot Bath for Pain and GI Recovery After Colorectal Surgery
This study was planned to examine the effect of non-invasive treatment methods that can be applied to alleviate complications involving gastrointestinal system functions such as pain, nausea, vomiting, and absence of gas/faecal…
- Conditions
- Colorectal Surgery, Reflexology, Traditional Chinese Medication (TCM), Nursing
- Trial name
- NCT06972199
- Testing
- Reflexology, Hot water foot bath
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Foot Reflexology and Pain and Ankle Brachial Index and Walking Impairement
This randomized controlled study aimed to determine the effect of foot reflexology on pain, walking impairement and ankle brachial index level in patients with peripheral artery disease
- Trial name
- NCT06001203
- Testing
- Reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Surgery
The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Patient Satisfaction, Pain, and Vital Signs After Abdominal Surgery
Reflexology practice is an effective method in pain control by stimulating the release of endorphins. The study was conducted to determine the effect of foot reflexology applied to patients undergoing abdominal surgery on pain…
- Trial name
- NCT05103163
- Testing
- Foot Reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 156 people
- Sponsor
- Gurkan Kapikiran
Reflexology, Migraine
the Effect of Reflexology in Migraine Patients
The aim of this randomised controlled trial was to evaluate the effect of foot reflexology on pain intensity, fatigue and quality of life in migraine patients.
- Conditions
- Reflexology, Migraine, Pain, Fatigue
- Trial name
- migraine (NCT06828315)
- Testing
- Reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Muş Alparslan University
Postpartum Women
Foot Reflexology on Postpartum Sleep Qualıty
Aim and objectives: To determine the efficacy of foot reflexology versus standard care for improvement of the sleep quality of postpartum women following vaginal birth.
- Trial name
- NCT03882086
- Testing
- foot reflexology
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Episiotomy
Effect of Foot Reflexology on Perineal Pain, Fatigue and Healing Quality in Primiparous Patients Undergoing Episiotomy
The act of giving birth can expose women to many risks during pregnancy and the birth process. It causes long-term emotional problems in pregnant women who experience labor pain and negatively affects their mental health.
- Trial name
- NCT06955507
- Testing
- reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Interventions Pain
The Effects on Pain of Acupressure and Foot Reflexology Before Heel Lancing in Newborns
This study aimed to determine the effects of foot reflexology and acupressure on the KI3 and St36 points on pain during interventions when these procedures were administered before heel lancing in term newborns.
- Trial name
- NCT04643730
- Testing
- Acupressure methods, Foot Reflexology Methods, Control Grup
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University