Efficacy of Footbaths With Ginger Powder on Subjectively Perceived Quality of Sleep (NCT04210895) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Efficacy of Footbaths With Ginger Powder on Subjectively Perceived Quality of Sleep
Germany29 participantsStarted 2020-01-07
Plain-language summary
A randomized, controlled trial to explore whether warm footbaths with added ginger powder can improve the sleep quality of adults with self-perceived insomnia symptoms. Participants receive daily footbaths either with warm water alone or with added ginger powder over a period of 2 weeks.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* written informed consent
* age between 18 and 70 years
* self-reported insomnia symptoms
Exclusion Criteria:
* known organic insomnia (e.g. periodic leg movements during sleep, restless legs syndrome, sleep apnea syndrome, narcolepsy)
* current intake of allopathic hypnotics
* shift work
* skin lesions at the lower legs or feet
* known intolerance or hypersensitivity to ginger preparations
* acute mental disorder
* varicose vein (degree 3 or 4, classification according to Marshall), chronic venous insufficiency
* pregnancy
* participation in other studies
* insufficient knowledge of the german language
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in global PSQI Score
Timeframe: Baseline (pre intervention), 2 weeks after baseline (post intervention)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04210895
SponsorARCIM Institute Academic Research in Complementary and Integrative Medicine