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The effect of reflexology and muscle relaxation on fatigue and anxiety

Comparison of the effect of reflexology and muscle relaxation on fatigue and anxiety in patients with multiple sclerosis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20161210031328N13
Enrollment
105
Registered
2021-04-15
Start date
2021-04-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-04-26

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

Conditions

Condition 1: Anxiety. Condition 2: Fatigue. Anxiety disorder, unspecified Chronic fatigue, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: First intervention group: in the first intervention group reflexology will be conducted slowly, with a regular rhythm and with a depth of 1 to 3 mm, three times a week (each time for 3

Sponsors

Arak University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: No skin disease with feet involvements. Not having diabetes with peripheral nerve involvement and sensory disorders in the feet. Not having acute infections or ulcer in the feet. 25 to 60 years old patients. No history of taking sedative drugs and no history of psychological problems

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to cooperate in the study. Past year's crisis situations (divorce, death of close relatives and serious accidents)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety score in Spielberger anxiety inventory. Timepoint: Before study and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Spielberger anxiety inventory.;Fatigue score in Smets questionnaire. Timepoint: Before study and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Smets multidimensional fatigue inventory.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahbobeh Sajadi

Arak University of Medical Sciences

sajadimahbobeh@yahoo.com+98 86 3417 3505

Outcome results

None listed

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