Migraine Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Migraine, Massage, Headache
Brief summary
Migraine is a primary headache type that usually manifests itself with unilateral, moderate to severe throbbing headaches, often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. The prevalence and impact of headaches are more pronounced, especially among women, and this condition is among the top five causes of disability in women. Reflexology, one of the complementary treatment methods, is an alternative medical practice that produces beneficial effects on the human body by applying pressure to specific points or areas called reflex areas on the feet, hands, and ears.The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of foot reflexology massage on pain, sleep, and quality of life in women with migraine. All patients included in this study will be evaluated with the following tests and scales three times: before, after, and 2 weeks after the end of the 5-week (10 sessions in total) treatment. After the initial evaluations of the study, migraine patients will be divided into 2 groups using a simple random sampling method in the computer randomization program. The first group will receive a foot reflexology massage. The second group will be the control group.
Detailed description
Migraine is a primary headache type that usually manifests itself with unilateral, moderate to severe throbbing headaches, often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. The prevalence and impact of headaches are more pronounced, especially among women, and this condition is among the top five causes of disability in women. Reflexology, one of the complementary treatment methods, is an alternative medical practice that produces beneficial effects on the human body by applying pressure to specific points or areas called reflex areas on the feet, hands, and ears. Reflexology can be used as a complementary or supportive method of treatment because it is a massage form that regulates complex body functions and has relaxing and loosening effects. In studies; It has been found that foot reflexology reduces patients' pain and improves their sleep quality. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of foot reflexology massage on pain, sleep, and quality of life in women with migraine. All patients included in this study will be evaluated with the following tests and scales three times: before, after, and 2 weeks after the end of the 5-week (10 sessions in total) treatment. After the initial evaluations of the study, migraine patients will be divided into 2 groups using a simple random sampling method in the computer randomization program. The first group will receive a foot reflexology massage. The second group will be the control group.
Interventions
OTHERReflexology Massage
Reflexology massage will be applied twice a week for 30 minutes per session, for a total of 10 sessions. The treatment will begin by relaxing the ankle with a few passive movements. Reflexology massage will be applied to the right foot first and then to the left foot. Target Areas to be Applied to the Right Foot: Brain, Pineal, Hypophysis, Hypothalamus and Thalamus, Temples, Eye area and Optic nerve, Ear area, Middle ear and Balance point, Neck. Other areas to be applied to the right foot: Thyroid and Parathyroid, Lung, Liver, Face area, Speech center and Thymus, Teeth, Diaphragm, Vertebra, Extremities. Areas to be applied to the left foot: Kidney, Diaphragm, Intestines, Neck, Vertebra, Extremities. The session is completed from the left foot by applying to the lymph inlet, lymph channel and diaphragm from both feet.
Sponsors
Karabuk University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
The study includes two groups with massage and control group.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Being between the ages of 18-45 * Being diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist according to the International Headache Society (IHS) criteria * Volunteering to participate in the study * Being able to read and write * Not having entered menopause
Exclusion criteria
* Any neurological or musculoskeletal disease other than migraine * History of cervical or cranial surgery * Irritation or ulceration on the skin area to be reflexologized * Receiving non-drug migraine treatment (acupuncture, dry needle, etc.) * Those who have received physiotherapy at least 6 months ago * Presence of diabetic foot * Open wounds on the foot * Pregnant individuals or individuals who become pregnant during the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Analog Scale | 5 weeks | Pain intensity will be assessed with a visual analog scale. The patient marks his/her own pain on a 10 (represents worst pain imaginable) cm ruler with painlessness 0 (represents no pain) at one end and the most severe pain possible at the other end. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Headache Impact Test | Five weeks | It will be used to measure the impact of headache on participants' quality of life. Items in this test assess areas such as vitality, pain and psychological distress, as well as sociability, role and cognitive functioning. Each item is answered on a 5-point Likert scale. The final score is determined by summing the scores on the six items, ranging from 36 to 78 points, with a higher score indicating a greater effect. |
| Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index | Five weeks | Sleep quality will be assessed with a scale consisting of 24 questions and 7 categories. Each item is evaluated with a score between 0 and 3, with 0 being no problems and 3 being serious problems. The total score is between 0-21. A high total score indicates poor sleep quality. |
| Migraine disability assessment | Five weeks | It is a questionnaire that has proven to be reliable and valid in determining the degree of disability caused by migraine. MIDAS assesses the degree of disability from 1 to 4 based on the number of days (score). Grade I: Little or no disability (0-5 days), Grade II: Mild disability (6-10 days), Grade III: Moderate disability (11-20 days) and Grade IV (21+ days): Indicates severe disability. |
| 24-h Migraine Quality of Life Questionnaire | Five weeks | The 24-hour quality of life scale will be used to evaluate the changes in the quality of life of the patients within 24 hours after the first dose of migraine medication. The scale has 3 sections and a total of 15 items covering quality of life areas under the headings of Migraine symptoms, Emotions, Worries, Work Functionality, Social Functionality, Energy-Vitality. The total score is minimum 15 and maximum 105. The higher the scores the individual receives from the scale, the higher the quality of life of the individual, and the lower the score, the lower the quality of life. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactTarik Ozmen, Professor
Backup ContactMuattarkhon Mamatova
Outcome results
None listed