CompletedNot Applicable

Reflexology on Seizure Frequency, Fatigue, Stress and Sleep Quality in Epilepsy Patients

Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2023-08-15

Plain-language summary

Epilepsy is among the diseases that cause loss of neurological abilities regardless of any trauma. Reflexology is one of the complementary therapies based on activating the body's self-healing power through special hand techniques applied to the feet. It is known that there are positive changes in seizure frequency, fatigue, stress and sleep quality in epilepsy patients after reflexology. This study will be conducted to determine the effect of reflexology on seizure frequency, fatigue, stress and sleep quality in epilepsy patients.

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: * Knowing the diagnosis of the disease * Having not received reflexology therapy before * Being literate in Turkish * Conscious Open, * Able to communicate verbally, * Being 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Pain starts while doing massage, * Having an infection, * High fever, * Having clot problems in the leg veins, * Having an acute (newly developing) disease (heart attack, fainting, etc.), * Wounds in the application area, * Patients in the first 3 months of pregnancy. * Paraplegia or thrombosis * Leg varicose veins or foot disease (open wound or fracture on the foot) * Diagnosis of psychiatric disorder or dementia

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?

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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

Chalder Fatigue Scale (CFA)

Timeframe: two week

Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

Timeframe: Two week

Pittsburg Sleep Quality scale (PSQI)

Timeframe: Two week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06120101

SponsorAtaturk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-15

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