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Comparison of the effect of solar plexus point reflexology of plantar and palmar on anxiety and physiological parameters of patients undergoing colonoscopy

Comparison of the effect of solar plexus point reflexology of plantar and palmar on anxiety and physiological parameters of patients undergoing colonoscopy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190524043687N3
Enrollment
105
Registered
2021-12-24
Start date
2022-01-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-03-06

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

Conditions

Condition 1: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis. Condition 2: Anxiety. Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures Generalized anxiety disorder

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group1: Performing massage intervention in the reflection points of the sole of the foot. For this purpose, the researcher will start the massage intervention 10 minutes a

Sponsors

Arak University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Colonoscopy candidate Age range 18 to 65 years Signing an informed consent form Colonoscopy candidate for the first time Have a minimum reading and writing literacy to complete the questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having emergency colonoscopy order Have previous experience or knowledge of the effects of acupressure Lack of full consciousness, having mental, visual and auditory disorders Drug addiction Existence of an obstacle at the site of pressure (wounds, skin diseases, etc) Existence of sensory and motor disorders in the legs and minimal ability to walk on the legs (peripheral neuropathy or vascular problems in the lower extremities)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety. Timepoint: Before intervention, immediately before intervention and after intervention. Method of measurement: The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Spielberger.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Heart beat. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately before the intervention, after the intervention. Method of measurement: Number of beats per minute - pulse oximeter.;Arterial blood oxygen saturation (SPO2). Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately before the intervention, after the intervention. Method of measurement: Percentage - pulse oximeter.;Respiratory rate. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately before the intervention, after the intervention. Method of measurement: Count per minute - count breathing by observation.;Blood pressure. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately before the intervention, after the intervention. Method of measurement: By sphygmomanometer.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAli Safdari

Arak University of Medical Sciences

asafdari.nu@gmail.com+98 86 3417 3505

Outcome results

None listed

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