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The effect of Swedish massage on sleep quality in patients with multiple sclerosis

The effect of Swedish massage on sleep quality in patients with multiple sclerosis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20220130053882N1
Enrollment
64
Registered
2023-03-04
Start date
2023-04-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-03-13

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

Conditions

Multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis

Interventions

Intervention group: Two Male and Female researchers who have a Swedish professional massage certificate will perform this intervention. 30-minute Swedish massage is performed for a total of 8 weeks in

Sponsors

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Suffering from MS disease (previously diagnosed by a doctor through MRI, OCT, VEP and other specialized tests) Refer to the MS clinic of Ghaem Hospital in Mashhad Parents/primary caregivers or participants if they are 18 years old or older present at the time of registration to complete the questionnaire and complete the informed consent form; Farsi speaking and developmentally able to read and/or understand the questionnaire Consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Non-cooperation to participate in massage therapy sessions History of sensitivity and allergy Ulcers, erythema and abnormal bumps on the skin Pregnancy History of surgery in the previous 6 months History of asthma and cardio-pulmonary diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep quality in the Pittsburgh Questionnaire. Timepoint: Before, immediately after and one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAmirreza Jamshidbeigi

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

jamshidar4001@mums.ac.ir+98 918 846 0124

Outcome results

None listed

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