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IRCT20180103038211N3 IRCT 2018-05-07 Arak University of Medical Sciences Effect of foot reflexology in MS The effect of foot reflexology on sleep quality, fatigue and anxiety in patients with MS 2018-05-22 anticipated 60 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/30525 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Double blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment, Randomization description: Simple randomization using random numbers table, Blinding description: Individuals with entry criteria are divided into two intervention and control groups according to the random numbers table. The people of the intervention group A and the control group B are called. Before and after the intervention, the information is collected by the evaluator of the outcome that is unaware of the grouping of the groups. Data analysis is also done by someone who is unaware of the allocation of groups. N/A Multiple sclerosis. Intervention 1: Intervention group: patients will undergo 8 reflexology sessions 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is performed for 30 minutes and for each foot for 15 minutes, including 5 minutes for general massage of the foot and 10 minutes for massage on the pituitary glands, hypothalamus, pineal gland on the thumb and continue with massage. On the solar cell will be done.Patient caregiver is given general massage and pressure points to ensure that the correct work is done to ensure patient comfort and comfort due to the difficulty of travel and the cost of reflexology associated with the patient at home. This is done twice a week for 4 weeks and afternoon, and we will be contacted for follow up and reminders with patients and fellows by telephone and SMS. Intervention 2: Control group: Patients do not receive any reflexology intervention from the researcher. To unify the interventions, the patient is required to take a total of 8 sessions of the supine position twice a week for 4 weeks without pressure for 30 minutes each Touch the feet for 15 minutes. At the end of the eighth session, the same questionnaires will be filled in before the intervention. No - There is not a plan to make this available Justification or reason for not sharing IPD is No more information
public Fahimeh Davodabady
Arak University of Medical Sciences, Basij Square, Sardasht
Arak Iran (Islamic Republic of) 6941-7-38481 +98 86 3417 3503 fahimedavodabady@gmail.com Arak University of Medical Sciences scientific Fahimeh Davodabady
Arak University of Medical Sciences, Basij Square, Sardasht
Arak Iran (Islamic Republic of) 6941-7-38481 +98 86 3417 3503 Fahimedavodabady@gmail.com Arak University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) All patients with MS who have Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) are equal to or less than 4. Patients with MS aged 18 to 50 years old Conscious informed consent of the patient 18 years 50 years Both There is any problem in the foot massage areas Use of other complementary and alternative methods during the study Anemia, renal failure, liver failure, diabetes, thyroid disorders and urinary tract infection Sleeping and sedative medications, antidepressants and analgesics during the study Having problems with the legs, including problems with blood flow (confirmed by the cardiologist) The presence of burn, fungal infection, varicose veins, warts, corns and any kind of numbness in the leg The presence of deformity or ulcer in the area of massage on the palms of the feet G35-G37 Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system Treatment - Other N/A Intervention group: patients will undergo 8 reflexology sessions 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Each session is performed for 30 minutes and for each foot for 15 minutes, including 5 minutes for general massage of the foot and 10 minutes for massage on the pituitary glands, hypothalamus, pineal gland on the thumb and continue with massage. On the solar cell will be done.Patient caregiver is given general massage and pressure points to ensure that the correct work is done to ensure patient comfort and comfort due to the difficulty of travel and the cost of reflexology associated with the patient at home. This is done twice a week for 4 weeks and afternoon, and we will be contacted for follow up and reminders with patients and fellows by telephone and SMS. Control group: Patients do not receive any reflexology intervention from the researcher. To unify the interventions, the patient is required to take a total of 8 sessions of the supine position twice a week for 4 weeks without pressure for 30 minutes each Touch the feet for 15 minutes. At the end of the eighth session, the same questionnaires will be filled in before the intervention. Sleep quality with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire. Timepoint: Measurement of sleep quality at the beginning of the study and the end of the fourth week after the intervention began. Method of measurement: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire. Fatigue with Fatigue Impact Scale MS. Timepoint: Measurement of fatigue at the beginning of the study and the end of the fourth week after the intervention began. Method of measurement: Fatigue Impact Scale MS. Anxiety with State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Timepoint: Measurement of anxiety at the beginning of the study and the end of the fourth week after the intervention began. Method of measurement: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Arak University of Medical Sciences Approved 2018-02-14 Ethics committee of Arak University of Medical Sciences Arak University of Medical Sciences, Basij Square, Sardasht Arak Markazi Iran (Islamic Republic of)