CompletedNot Applicable

Foot Reflexology and Pain and Ankle Brachial Index and Walking Impairement

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2023-07-15

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled study aimed to determine the effect of foot reflexology on pain, walking impairement and ankle brachial index level in patients with peripheral artery disease

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients over 18 years of age with PAH; * no fractures or open wounds in both lower extremities; * absence of unilateral or bilateral amputation of the lower extremities Exclusion Criteria: * having an acute infection with fever; * requiring an acute surgical condition * undergoing femoral-popliteal bypass surgery * Having a verbal communication problem such as Alzheimer's or dementia

What they're measuring

1

Numeric Pain Rating Scale

Timeframe: Two reflexology sessions will be applied within one week and 4 measurements will be made. •Baseline (before first reflexology session), •After first reflexology session, •Before second reflexology session, •After second reflexology session

2

Walking Impairment Questionnaire

Timeframe: Baseline, after 2 days second reflexology sessions

3

Ankle Brachial Index

Timeframe: Two reflexology sessions will be applied within one week and 4 measurements will be made. •Baseline (before first reflexology session), •After first reflexology session, •Before second reflexology session, •After second reflexology session

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06001203

SponsorBaskent University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-29