CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Self-Foot Massage on Diabetic Individuals

Turkey (Türkiye)56 participantsStarted 2021-08-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of self-foot massage on peripheral neuropathic pain, peripheral skin temperature and patient comfort in individuals with diabetes.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or above, * Having been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at least 6 months ago, * HbA1c level\> 6.5%, * Being able to do personal care for personal hygiene management, * No peripheral circulation problems, * Do not have any problems such as speech or hearing that prevent communication, * Physical and cognitive health levels are suitable for answering the data collection form, * Agreeing to participate in the research, * It is planned to include patients who can speak and understand Turkish. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with other health problems that may cause peripheral neuropathy (chemotherapy, neurological, etc.), * Patients with organ damage (gangrene or foot / finger amputation) due to diabetes mellitus or any other reason, malignancy, tuberculosis, asthma, or any contagious disease, * Individuals with a history of disease that may cause changes in peripheral skin temperature (Raynaud's disease, etc.) * Who do not agree to participate in the research, * Speaking and hearing impairments that interfere with the collection

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

Visuel Analog Scale- (VAS)

Timeframe: 1 months

DN4 Pain Questionnaire

Timeframe: 1 months

General Comfort Questionnaire- Short form

Timeframe: 1 months

Peripheral skin temperature will be measured with a skin thermometer

Timeframe: 1 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04906226

SponsorAksaray University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-07-30

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.