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Massage Based on the Human Caring Model in Epilepsy

Lead Sponsor:

Muş Alparslan University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Scientific Research Projects

Conditions:

Epilepsy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled study will be conducted with 96 epilepsy patients and their caregivers at Atatürk University Research Hospital between November 2024 and February 2026. Participants will be ...

Detailed Description

This study will be conducted between November 15, 2024, and February 15, 2026, at Atatürk University Research Hospital in Erzurum. The population will consist of patients diagnosed with Generalized To...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Aged between 18 and 65 years,
  • Diagnosed with Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures or Focal Epilepsy,
  • Able to speak and understand Turkish,
  • Conscious and alert,
  • Able to communicate verbally,
  • No history of neck trauma,
  • No cervical disc herniation,
  • No severe headaches or migraines,
  • Not diagnosed with cancer,
  • No neurological and/or psychiatric disorders affecting cognitive function,
  • No acute (recently developed) health issues (e.g., heart attack, fainting),
  • No uncontrolled high blood pressure,
  • No use of analgesic medications in the past 24 hours,
  • No contraindications to massage therapy (e.g., advanced COPD, asthma, heart or kidney failure, malignant conditions, febrile illnesses, or pregnancy),
  • No skin issues (rash, redness, lesions, heat increase, swelling, edema, bone abnormalities, or localized infections) in the area where massage is to be applied.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Declining to continue participation in the study,
  • Experiencing pain during massage application,
  • Changes in the pharmacological treatment regimen,
  • Failing to attend massage sessions,
  • Development of undesirable effects (e.g., bruising or discoloration) in the massage area, which leads to termination of sessions.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    June 15 2025

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    September 15 2025

    Estimated Enrollment :

    96 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT07000591

    Start Date

    June 15 2025

    End Date

    September 15 2025

    Last Update

    October 1 2025

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    Atatürk University

    Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye), 25100