multiple sclerosis. Disseminated Multiple Sclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Effleurage massage will be performed in the patient's home and place suitable in terms of humidity and heat by the caregiver. Effleurage massage with two Drops of Sweet almonds oil wil
Sponsors
Ghoum University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with MS, in the age group of 18 years and older, are members of the Qom MS Association and please to participate in this study. Fatigue score equal to or Greater than four according to Fatigue Severity Scale Pain score equal to or Greater than four, according to the Analogue Visual Scale (Vas) Extensive disability score 2-6 according to the Expanded Disability Status Scale Ability to walk comfortably at least 10 meters, with support if needed Ability to stand for at least 60 seconds, with an attendant if needed patients who have not used complementary therapies in the last six months patients who are not prohibited from massage and do not have wounds and skin problems that interfere with the message those who do not have fractures, thrombosis, and arthritis in the foot area No drug addiction
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy and taking it during the study Inability to massage by the companion hypotension, unstable cardiovascular conditions If the patient informs the researcher that they used Analgesics or antidepressants during the study, will be excluded them History of hypothyroidism Neuromuscular diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at the end of the Study. Method of measurement: MSQOL-54(Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after each intervention session, at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale.;Fatigue score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, after each intervention session, at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Fatigue Severity Scale.;Walking speed. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Timed 25-Foot Walk.;Fatigue score. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at the end of the study. Method of measurement: Fatigue Impact Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMahsa Haji Mohammad Hosseini
Ghoum University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed