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Effect of Foot Reflexology Versus Acupressure on Sleep Disturbance and Hot Flashes in Postmenopausal Women
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2024-07-12
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
2 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate and compare the effects of foot reflexology and acupressure on sleep disturbances and hot flashes in postmenopausal women aged 45 to 55 years. These women experience moderate to severe hot flashes and sleep problems affecting their daily activities and social life. The study addresses a significant health issue as hot flashes are common and distressing during menopause, and alternative treatments are sought by many to alleviate symptoms. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups. One group will receive foot reflexology involving manual pressure on specific reflex points on the feet related to various glands and organs, applied for 15 minutes per session, three times a week, over six weeks. The other group will receive acupressure on four key acupoints on the wrists, feet, neck, and forehead for 21 minutes per session with the same frequency and duration. Both treatments are non-invasive complementary therapies studied for their impact on menopausal symptoms. During the study, researchers will assess sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and measure hot flashes severity with a questionnaire, both before and immediately after the treatment period. Participants' body mass index and menopausal symptom severity will be monitored. The study includes strict eligibility checks and excludes those with recent hormone therapy, mental disorders affecting sleep, or other relevant conditions. The trial spans six weeks of treatment with evaluations at the beginning and end, aiming to provide valuable insights into alternative therapies for menopausal symptoms.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Reflexology Versus Acupressure on Sleep Disturbance and Hot Flashes
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women aged 45 to 55 years old
- Body mass index between 25 and 30 kilograms per meter square
- Postmenopausal women suffering from moderate to severe hot flashes as assessed by Hot Flashes Questionnaire
- Postmenopausal women with sleep disturbances scoring more than 5 on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
You will not qualify if you...
- Emotional stress during the past 6 months
- Use of medications that cause sleep disturbances
- Mental disorders affecting the sleep cycle
- Hormone replacement therapy use in the past 6 months
- Use of herbal medicine to improve menopausal symptoms
- Working circular shifts, especially night shifts
- Sensorineural problems in the feet
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive either foot reflexology or acupressure to help reduce sleep disturbances and hot flashes.
3 sessions per week
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Faculty of Physical Therapy
Giza, Egypt, 02
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Research Team
D
Dr Mohamed A Awad, PHD
E
Elham S Hassan, PHD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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