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A comparative study of reflexology and reflexology with aromatherapy on chronic low back pain and mood of female operating room staff

A comparative study of reflexology and reflexology with aromatherapy on chronic low back pain and mood of female operating room staff

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20210908052405N1
Enrollment
105
Registered
2021-09-25
Start date
2021-09-26
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-01

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Conditions

Low back pain. Intervertebral disc disorder, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Lavender oil-free reflexology intervention group: Before the intervention, the patient's low back pain is measured by the questioner using the McGill Pain Questionnaire and the numeric

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having complete satisfaction with participating in the study Have chronic low back pain based on a specialist doctor's diagnosis. Participants do not have acute pain or need surgery. Have organ health in the feet, especially the soles of the feet. No history of allergies to medicinal plants

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Reluctance of research units to continue participating in the study Allergies to used oils Suffering from mental and emotional trauma

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
"Low back pain score in McGill Pain Questionnaire" and "Numerical pain scale (10 cm line of pain)". Timepoint: Before the intervention, four months after the intervention. Method of measurement: The "McGill Pain Questionnaire" and the "Numerical Pain Scale (10 cm line)" will be used to "measure low back pain".;"Mood status score in mood profile questionnaire". Timepoint: Before the intervention, four months after the intervention. Method of measurement: The mood profile questionnaire is used to assess mood.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra shafiei

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

shafieiznm@gmail.com+98 31 3792 2901

Outcome results

None listed

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