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the effect of foot reflexology massage and progressive muscle relaxation on anxiety.

Comparative of the effect of foot reflexology massage and progressive muscle relaxation on anxiety in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20191222045854N1
Enrollment
90
Registered
2020-01-09
Start date
2020-01-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-01-13

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Conditions

Anxiety in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients. Anxiety

Interventions

Intervention 1: In group A, foot reflexology massage is performed for 3 days every 30 minutes 2 times a day and anxiety levels are measured and then the data will be analyzed. Intervention 2: In group

Sponsors

Shahroud University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having mild anxiety based on questionnaire criteria Full alertness and ability to communicate Age:18 to 75 years old The patient has been hospitalized for at least 24 hours Stabilize patient status for sampling Having acute Coronary Syndrome

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Dangerous arrhythmies and CPR cases in the ward Having a history of using psychotropic drugs based on patient statements and cases Drug and alcohol addiction citing the case Having a history of reflective massage and relaxation and psychotherapy Fractures, wounds and skin problems and the possibility of DVT at the Massage location Starting effective medicines in anxiety before intervention

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients. Timepoint: At baseline (before intervention) and three days after intervention. Method of measurement: Spiel Berger Anxiety Inventory.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Bigom Hosseini

Shahroud University of Medical Sciences

Hosseini_maf22@yahoo.com+98 23 3239 2661

Outcome results

None listed

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