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Reflexology and Sleep Hygiene in Hemodialysis Patients (HD)

NCT07518628 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-04-15

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Summary

Sleep problems are common in people undergoing dialysis treatment due to kidney failure. Methods other than medication can be used to improve this condition. For example, reflexology, a foot massage technique, and sleep training can be helpful.

This study investigated the effects of reflexology and sleep training on sleep quality and comfort in dialysis patients in Cyprus.

The results showed that both reflexology and sleep training improved patients' sleep and overall comfort. However, reflexology was found to be more effective than the other methods.

Objective:

To improve sleep quality and comfort in dialysis patients.

Method:

Reflexology (foot massage) and sleep training were applied.

Findings:

Both methods improved sleep and comfort.

Conclusion:

Reflexology was found to be more effective than sleep training.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Reflexology

Reflexology in this study is a structured, standardized foot reflexology protocol specifically designed for hemodialysis patients. Unlike general massage applications, this intervention focuses on defined reflex points on the feet that are theoretically associated with systemic effects, particularly relaxation and sleep regulation. The sessions were delivered twice weekly for 30 minutes over 8 weeks by a trained practitioner using a consistent technique and pressure protocol. This standardized duration, frequency, and protocol distinguish it from non-structured or general complementary massage practices used in other studies.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cyprus Aydin University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Ulfet Kral

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • LALE A BÜYÜKGÖNENÇ, MD · Cprus Aydın University

  • Ulfet K KRAL, PhD · KIBRIS AYDIN ÜNİVERSİTESİ

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-09-01
Primary Completion
2025-12-01
Completion
2026-03-01

Countries

  • Cyprus

Study Locations

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