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Reflexology Versus Acupressure on Sleep Disturbance and Hot Flashes

NCT06499311 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 54

Last updated 2024-07-12

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

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. Postmenopausal associated sleep disturbances could affect those women social activities and one's daily positive functioning. Therefore, some patients and their providers seek alternative treatments such as relaxation techniques, acupressure, yoga, reflexology, regular exercise, balanced nutrition, herbal supplements, appropriate clothing, and frequent showers, have been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms associated with depression. So, this study will be the first one in this issue. Therefore, it will have valuable benefits in physical therapy field and scientific research.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Foot Reflexology

Foot Reflexology is an alternative medical practice involving the application of pressure to specific points on the feet. It has been reported as a non-invasive complementary therapy that was addressed as an effective technique that is reported to reduce premenstrual symptoms.

OTHER

Acupressure

Acupressure is a sort of massage therapy, was addressed as an effective technique that is reported to reduce premenstrual symptoms. Acupressure is a well-known form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that is a component of alternative treatments.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Walid M Zidan, PHD · Head and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
45 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-07-01
Primary Completion
2024-08-01
Completion
2024-08-20

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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Diseases

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