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IRCT20130424013110N8 IRCT 2019-08-27 Arak University of Medical Sciences The effect of foot reflexology on anorexia and quality of sleep in patients The effect of foot reflexology on anorexia and quality of sleep in patients undergoing chemotherapy: a randomized clinical trial 2019-07-23 anticipated 60 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/36630 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Double blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive, Randomization description: Randomization will be by using random blocks, Blinding description: Individuals with entry criteria are divided into intervention and control groups according to the random numbers table. One of the groups is A and the other is called B. Before and after the intervention, the information is collected by the evaluator of the outcome that is unaware of the Classification of the groups. Data analysis is also done by someone who is unaware of the allocation of groups. The control group also receive similar (but not effective) intervention so are unaware of the allocation to the intervention or control group. N/A Cancer. Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the intervention group, patients takes 8 reflexology sessions twice a week for 4 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: in the control group, patients do not receive any reflexology intervention and for unify the interventions, twice a week for 4 weeks, upper surface of each leg 15 minutes without pressure will be touched. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is There is no more information.
public Mehdi Harorani
Pardis Site Of University Of Medical Sciences, Basij Sq, Arak
Arak Iran (Islamic Republic of) 38481-76941 +98 86 3417 3503 m.harorani@yahoo.com Arak University of Medical Sciences scientific Mehdi Harorani
Pardis Site Of University Of Medical Sciences, Basij Sq, Arak
Arak Iran (Islamic Republic of) 38481-76941 +98 86 3417 3503 m.harorani@yahoo.com Arak University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Age between 30-60 years old Experience of at least one period of chemotherapy Absence of psychological or known cognitive disease Stages 2,3 & 4 of cancer 18 years 65 years Both Lack of literacy Non-treatable cancer The presence of deformity burn or ulcer in the areas of massage on the palms of the feet Use of hypnotic and sedative drugs Use of other complementary and alternative methods during the study. C80 Malignant neoplasm without specification of site Other Other Intervention group: In the intervention group, patients takes 8 reflexology sessions twice a week for 4 weeks. Control group: in the control group, patients do not receive any reflexology intervention and for unify the interventions, twice a week for 4 weeks, upper surface of each leg 15 minutes without pressure will be touched. Sleep Quality. Timepoint: Before and 30 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: SMHSQ Sleep Quality Questionnaire. Anorexia. Timepoint: Before and 30 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Anorexia questionnaire with Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Arak University of Medical Sciences Approved 2019-06-23 Ethics committee of Arak University of Medical Sciences Vice Chancellery For Research And Education, Pardis Site Of University Of Medical Sciences, Basij Sq, Arak Arak Markazi Iran (Islamic Republic of)