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Investigating the effect of foot reflexology on anxiety and sleep quality in women hospitalized in psychiatric wards

Investigating the effect of foot reflexology on anxiety and sleep quality in women hospitalized in psychiatric wards

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250810066810N1
Enrollment
68
Registered
2025-10-23
Start date
2025-10-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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

Conditions

Condition 1: Anxiety. Condition 2: Sleep Quality. Other anxiety disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In both groups, prior to the intervention, all necessary measures such as maintaining patient privacy and establishing appropriate verbal communication will be obs

Sponsors

Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Full consciousness and orientation to time and place Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively Informed consent to participate in the study (31) Absence of psychotic symptoms (such as hallucinations and delusions) based on the psychiatrist’s diagnosis recorded in the patient’s medical file No use of medications that directly affect sleep or anxiety Healthy and intact skin on the lower limbs (32)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of severe or chronic illnesses that prevent participation in the intervention (e.g., severe heart failure). Presence of severe skin disorders or open wounds in the lower limbs Use of medications affecting sleep or anxiety prior to enrollment in the study Diagnosis of psychosis or presence of hallucinations and delusions by a psychiatrist Inability to read, write, or communicate verbally. Lack of informed consent to participate in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety. Timepoint: The outcome was measured before the intervention and immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Spielberger Questionnaire.;Sleep Quality. Timepoint: The outcome was measured before the intervention and immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Pittsburgh Sleep Questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahya Torkaman

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

mahya.torkman@yahoo.com+98 34 3132 5219

Outcome results

None listed

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