Comparison the effect of reflexology and Swedish massage on sleep quality and restless leg syndrome among patients undergoing hemodialysis

Comparison the effect of reflexology and Swedish massage on sleep quality and restless leg syndrome among patients undergoing hemodialysis referred to Abu Ali Sina educational and medical center affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2020

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200613047746N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-06-18

Start date

2020-07-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-07-13

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Conditions

Hemodialysis patients. Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

Interventions

Intervention 1: Group 1: Hemodialysis patients under reflexology intervention. Massage at a slow pace with a regular or deep rhythm that would be tolerated by the patient. This protocol will be perfor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 76 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The age range is 18 to 76 years. At least 3 months have passed since the start of their dialysis. Have hemodialysis at least 3 times a week. Medically, there is no barrier to intervention.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any medical prohibition to perform the intervention such as diabetic foot wound Lack of cooperation in more than 2 sessions of interventions

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Sleep Quality. Timepoint: 3 times a week for a month. Method of measurement: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Restless Legs Syndrome. Timepoint: 3 times a week for a month. Method of measurement: International Restless Legs Syndrome Questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAlireza Ghanbari

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Alinurse1371@gmail.com+98 71 3731 3346

Outcome results

None listed

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