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The effect of massage on sleep

Clinical Practice Investigating the effect of foot reflexology massage on the quality of sleep in type 2 diabetic women

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2017091236148N1
Enrollment
54
Registered
2017-10-15
Start date
2017-10-22
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

Diabet. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

Interventions

Intervention 1: In the massage group, the foot massage is performed eight sessions. Twice a week, 30 minutes each session, for one month. Intervention 2: In the control group, only disease-related c
Treatment - Other
In the massage group, the foot massage is performed eight sessions. Twice a week, 30 minutes each session, for one month.
In the control group, only disease-related care is provided.

Sponsors

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
30 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Entry Criteria: Individuals aged 30-65; People not afflicted with diabetic neuropathy; Non-chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis; the absence of any complication in the leg; full awareness of time, place and person. Exit criteria: Unwillingness to continue cooperation with the researcher; the presence of complications or disorders or specific illness during the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep quality. Timepoint: One Month. Method of measurement: Standard Pittsburg Sleep Quality Questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Bagheri

Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

fatemehbagheri817@yahoo.com+98 86 3417 3610

Outcome results

None listed

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