the Effect of Reflexology in Migraine Patients

Sponsor
Muş Alparslan University
Study ID
NCT06828315
Status
Completed

Conditions

  • Fatigue
  • Migraine
  • Pain
  • Quality of Life
  • Reflexology

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 60 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Reflexology — OTHER
    Reflexology is a practice based on the fact that the organs in the body are connected to the reflex areas in the hands and feet.

Study Details

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. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is foot reflexology effective in reducing pain intensity in migraine patients? Is foot reflexology effective in reducing the fatigue level of migraine patients? Is foot reflexology effective in improving the quality of life of migraine patients? Comparison group: The researchers will evaluate the effects of foot reflexology by comparing the group receiving reflexology intervention with the control group receiving only routine treatment. Participants were selected according to the following criteria: Intervention group: Individuals diagnosed with migraine will receive foot reflexology twice a week for a total of 10 sessions. Control group: No additional intervention will be applied to this group, only their routine treatment and medical follow-up will continue. Both groups will be evaluated at the beginning and at the end of the study with the Patient Information Form, Migraine 24-Hour Quality of Life Scale (QoLQS), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). After the completion of the study, reflexology will be applied to patients in the control group who are willing to receive reflexology.

Key Dates

Start date
Oct 10, 2024
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Nov 15, 2024
Completion
Feb 10, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
78 participants (actual)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: experimental group
    reflexology was applied to the experimental group
  • No Intervention: control group
    reflexology was not applied to the control group

Primary Outcome Measure

Visual Analog Scale (VAS) [ Time Frame: At the end of the 5-week intervention ]

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