REFLEXOLOGY AND SLEEP HYGIENE IN HEMODIALYSIS TREATMENT (HD) (NCT07518628) | Clinical Trial Compass
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REFLEXOLOGY AND SLEEP HYGIENE IN HEMODIALYSIS TREATMENT (HD)
Cyprus60 participantsStarted 2024-09-01
Plain-language summary
Sleep problems are common in people undergoing dialysis treatment due to kidney failure. Methods other than medication can be used to improve this condition. For example, reflexology, a foot massage technique, and sleep training can be helpful.
This study investigated the effects of reflexology and sleep training on sleep quality and comfort in dialysis patients in Cyprus.
The results showed that both reflexology and sleep training improved patients' sleep and overall comfort. However, reflexology was found to be more effective than the other methods.
Objective:
To improve sleep quality and comfort in dialysis patients.
Method:
Reflexology (foot massage) and sleep training were applied.
Findings:
Both methods improved sleep and comfort.
Conclusion:
Reflexology was found to be more effective than sleep training.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patients undergoing hemodialysis for at least 6 months
* Voluntary participation in the study
* Aged between 18 and 65 years
* No communication problems
* No active infectious disease
Exclusion Criteria
* Presence of an open foot ulcer
* Suspected fracture or burn in the foot area
* Thrombocytopenia
* Diagnosed deep vein thrombosis 5.Diagnosed peripheral neuropathy
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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.