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The Effect of Foot Reflexology and Therapeutic Touch on Fatigue, Depression and Quality of Sexual Life in Women

NCT06411652 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 108

Last updated 2025-07-31

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Summary

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. Hemodialysis treatment may have negative effects on the quality of sexual life and mental health of female patients. In this context, understanding the potential healing effects of foot reflexology and therapeutic touch on sexual health and fatigue and depression in these individuals may contribute to the development of more effective support and treatment strategies.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Reflexology

1. First, the patient's foot will be cleaned with cotton dipped in warm water, 2. In order not to disturb the patient, the hands will be warmed and one or two ccs of baby oil will be used to facilitate the massage. 3. Before applying the main technique, the first two minutes of each session will be spent using the relaxation technique, which involves back and forth movements with the palm of the palm on the outer edge of the foot, from the outer part of the ankle to the little toe, to relieve muscle tension and spasm. 4. Then, alternate pressure will be applied to the reflex points of the right thumb by taking the heel of one foot in the left hand.

OTHER

Therapeutic Touch

1. The procedure will be explained to the woman, 2. The procedure will be performed in the patient's bed. 3. The practitioner will center by making his body, mind and emotions quiet and focused, prepare himself for the practice and remain centered throughout the intervention, 4. There will be good intentions to help the woman get treatment, 5. In order to scan the energy field, the patient's entire body will be held with the palms of the practitioner's hands facing the patient, it will be moved with a soft movement from

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Osmaniye Korkut Ata University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Cansu Ağralı · Osmaniye Korkut Ata University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-02-27
Primary Completion
2024-09-27
Completion
2024-09-27

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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Diseases

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