Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Reflexology on Diabetic Foot and Glycemic Control in Elderly Diabetic Individuals
Lead Sponsor:
Abant Izzet Baysal University
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Conditions:
Reflexology
Type 2 Diabetes
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Background: Glycemic control can be difficult in the elderly with diabetes.Diabetic foot problems characterized by vascular and neuropathy are serious complications. The effectiveness of reflexology h...
Detailed Description
Background: Elderly individuals often refer to the health facility with the complications of diabetes as the first reason. Glycemic control can be quite difficult in elderly diabetic individuals compa...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Older than 65 years with type 2 diabetes
- No fractures or open wounds on both lower limbs
- No single or double sided amputation on the lower limbs.
Exclusion
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Acute infection with fever
- Acute surgical conditions
- Receiving dialysis treatment
- Being a verbal communication problem related to Alzheimer's or dementia
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04416503
Start Date
July 1 2018
End Date
July 1 2019
Last Update
June 4 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Bolu Elderly Health Center
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye)