Clinical trials: Effect of Reflexology
Infertility
The Effect of Reflexology Treatments on IVF Outcome
Infertility is expressed as an inability to conceive or carry a healthy pregnancy to the end. It is often said that the couple suffers from infertility if for a year they could not get a normal pregnancy.
- Trial name
- NCT02418364
- Testing
- Reflexology treatment
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Angiopathy, Peripheral, Pain, Acute
Effects of Hand Massage Applied With Two Different Methods
There is no study finding examining the effects of the classical hand massage and hand reflexology massage methods on pain, anxiety and physiological parameters after coronary angiography.
- Conditions
- Angiopathy, Peripheral, Pain, Acute, Reflexology
- Trial name
- NCT06853860
- Testing
- reflexology massage, classic hand massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences 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
Diabetes Mellitus, Patient Engagement
Foot Reflexology in Diabetic Patients With Neuropathic Pain
This study was carried out to determine the effect of foot reflexology applied to diabetic patients with neuropathic pain on their quality of life, hope and pain levels.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Patient Engagement, Reflexology
- Trial name
- NCT05878431
- Testing
- Foot Reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muş Alparslan University
Pain
Nonpharmacological Method for Relief During Episiotomy Repair
The study was planned as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of reflexology on perceived perineal pain during episiotomy repair.
- Trial name
- NCT06484309
- Testing
- Reflexology Group
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Breast Feeding, Fatigue
Effects of Reflexology on Postpartum Pain, Fatigue, Sleep Quality and Lactation
The aim of this research is to determine the effect of foot reflexology applied to primiparous women who had cesarean section in the postpartum period on pain, fatigue, sleep quality and lactation.
- Conditions
- Breast Feeding, Fatigue, Sleep, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT04924439
- Testing
- foot reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
Opioid Use, Constipation
Reflexology Socks and Opioid-induced Constipation
Opioids are one of the most commonly used treatment approaches in the treatment of severe pain due to cancer and non-cancer causes. The most commonly reported side effect by patients related to opioid use is constipation.
- Conditions
- Opioid Use, Constipation, Reflexology
- Trial name
- NCT05314335
- Testing
- Reflexology socks+walking, Just walking
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Liver Transplant; Complications
The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Pain, Comfort and Beta Endorphin Levels in Patients With Liver Transplantation
Reflexology application is an effective method in pain control by stimulating the release of endorphins. The Research was carried out to determine the effect of foot reflexology applied to patients with liver transplantation on…
- Trial name
- NCT04828356
- Testing
- Reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Low Back Pain
Foot Reflexology Therapy and Non-specific Low Back Pain
The aim of this study was to investigate whether the eight therapy session with foot reflexology can reduce pain intensity when applied as an addition to the standards care of low back pain according to the Malaysian low back…
- Trial name
- NCT02887430
- Testing
- foot reflexology therapy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
Sleep, Anxiety
Care to Caregiver: The Effect of Reflexology on Sleep and Anxiety of Cancer Caregiver
Introduction and Aim: With the increase in life expectancy in cancer, it gains importance in the care process and the problems experienced by caregivers.
- Trial name
- NCT04125355
- Testing
- Reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Depression
The Effect of Foot Reflexology and Therapeutic Touch on Fatigue, Depression and Quality of Sexual Life in Women
This study aims to examine the effects of foot reflexology and therapeutic touch on fatigue, depression and sexual quality of life in women receiving hemodialysis treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT06411652
- Testing
- Reflexology, Therapeutic Touch
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Osmaniye Korkut Ata 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
The Effect of Reflexology on Labor
Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of reflexology, one of the non-pharmacological methods used in the management of labor pain, on anxiety, labor duration, labor pain, and labor…
- Trial name
- NCT03877302
- Testing
- reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
Healthy, Nursing Caries
The Effect of Reflexology on Sleep Quality and Fatigue in Postmenopausal Women
Introduction: This study was conducted to determine the effect of reflexology on sleep quality and fatigue in postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT04467645
- Testing
- reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dicle University
Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Disease
The Effect of Hand Reflexology on Anxiety and Vital Signs With Angiography
This study was planned to determine the effect of hand reflexology on anxiety and vital signs in patients undergoing coronary angiography.
- Trial name
- NCT04956055
- Testing
- Reflexology
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Breastfeeding, Lactation Failure
The Effect of Reflexology on Lactation and Postpartum Comfort for Cesarean-delivery Primiparous Mothers
Immediately after cesarean birth, many women suffer from breastfeeding problems due to pain, fatigue, activity intolerance, anesthesia, and delayed onset of lactation.
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding, Lactation Failure, Nursing Caries, Postpartum
- Trial name
- NCT03686319
- Testing
- Reflexology
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Ocular Hypertension, Glaucoma
Foot Reflexology in Ocular Hypertensive and Glaucoma Patients
To determine the effect of foot reflexology in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients and the effect of a shoe insert to perform continuous foot reflexology in ocular hypertensive (OHTN) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04695314
- Testing
- Massage, Experimental insert
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Temple 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
Massage, Anaerobic Exercise
Acute Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage on Heart Rate Variability and Arterial Pulse Waveform
Foot reflexology treatment provides acute and chronic effects on cardiovascular and hemodynamic functions. However, no information is available to us in regarding the treatment effect of foot reflexology after exercise.
- Conditions
- Massage, Anaerobic Exercise, Aerobic Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT03821805
- Testing
- Foot reflexology massage
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Taipei
Cesarean Section, Anxiety
Reflexology Hand Massage After Cesarean Section
Background: Globally, cesarean section (CS) rates are rapidly increasing. Although cesarean delivery is a life-saving surgical intervention, it can lead to adverse outcomes such as anxiety, decreased maternal satisfaction, and…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Anxiety, Postoperative Period
- Trial name
- NCT07880587
- Testing
- Reflexology Hand Massage, Stroking Hand Massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University