Comparing the effects of reflexology and acupressure on acute abdominal pain and depression in patients with colorectal cancer

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20231005059626N1

Enrollment

Registered

2024-02-11

Start date

2023-12-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-03-06

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Conditions

Colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer

Interventions

Intervention 1: first Intervention group: Reflexology. Intervention 2: second Intervention group: Acupressure.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The diagnosis of colorectal cancer has been given by the doctor and the patient's file. Be literate in reading and writing. The minimum hospitalization period is 4 weeks. able to receive acupressure and reflexology intervention

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Speech and hearing problems. Neurological disorders Lower skeletal disorders A stressful event in the past 6 months (eg death of a close relative) Attending a similar study Using traditional medicine agents to relieve pain and depression 1 week before the start of the exam

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Depression score in BDI-II questionnaire. Timepoint: Before the intervention and immediately after the last session. Method of measurement: BDI-II depression questionnaire.;Severity of acute abdominal pain with VAS. Timepoint: Bell from the intervention (baseline) and immediately after each intervention for a period of 4 weeks. Method of measurement: VAS.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactEhsan Khazaei

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

khazaeiehsan3@gmail.com+98 51 9151 1234

Outcome results

None listed

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