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Impact of Foot Reflexology Massage and Bensone Relaxation on pain

Comparison of impact of Foot Reflexology Massage and Bensone Relaxation on severity of pain after cesarean section

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT138904124299N1
Enrollment
90
Registered
2010-08-29
Start date
2006-09-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Pain. Acute pain

Interventions

Intervention 1: In the foot reflexology massage group, patients were placed in a comfortable position and both feet are messaged for ten minutes, twice a day for two days with 6-8 hours interval. Inte
In the foot reflexology massage group, patients were placed in a comfortable position and both feet are messaged for ten minutes, twice a day for two days with 6-8 hours interval
In Benson relaxation group after providing completely calm and quiet environment and minimizing environmental stimulation a sound player and a cassette were given to the patients. The patients were as
The control group did not receive any type of intervention and only intensity of pain was measured after twenty minute interval.

Sponsors

Baqiatallah University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
26 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: having middle and higher levels of pain, no sensory or motor disorder Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to participate or continue

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Intensity of pain. Timepoint: pre and post intervention. Method of measurement: pain scale 1-10.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactJamileh Mokhtari

Nursing School

mokhtari@bmsu.ac.ir+98 22289941

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026