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Reflexology Versus Acupressure on Sleep Disturbance and Hot Flashes
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2024-07-12
54
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
7 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
World health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2030, 1.2 billion women will be over 50 years old. With a prevalence of 70%, a hot flash is the most distressing symptoms associated with menopause. Postmenopausal associated sleep disturbances could affect those women social activities and one's daily positive functioning. Therefore, some patients and their providers seek alternative treatments such as relaxation techniques, acupressure, yoga, reflexology, regular exercise, balanced nutrition, herbal supplements, appropriate clothing, and frequent showers, have been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms associated with depression. So, this study will be the first one in this issue. Therefore, it will have valuable benefits in physical therapy field and scientific research.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Reflexology Versus Acupressure on Sleep Disturbance and Hot Flashes
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age ranged from 45 to 55 years old.
- Body mass index ranged from 25 to 30 kilograms per meter squared.
- Postmenopausal women suffering from moderate to severe hot flashes assessed by Hot Flashes Questionnaire.
- Postmenopausal women suffering from sleep disturbances with a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score greater than 5.
You will not qualify if you...
- Emotional stress during at least 6 months.
- Use of pharmacological medicines that lead to sleep disturbances.
- Presence of mental disorders affecting the sleep cycle.
- Taking hormone replacement therapy in the past six months.
- Using herbal medicine to improve menopausal symptom severity.
- Working circular jobs, particularly night shifts.
- Sensorineural problems in the feet.
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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
CONTACT
E
Elham S Hassan, PHD
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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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