Box Breathing Versus Foot Reflexology on Physiological and Psychological Stress Indicators in Eme… (NCT07705854) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Box Breathing Versus Foot Reflexology on Physiological and Psychological Stress Indicators in Emergency Physicians
Egypt54 participantsStarted 2026-07-20
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare between the effect of box breathing and foot reflexology on physiological and psychological stress indicators in emergency physicians.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 40 Years
Sex
MALE
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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:
* Male emergency physicians aged 30-40 years.
* Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m².
* Working 8-hour day shifts.
* Non-smokers.
* At least 1 year of professional experience.
* Able and willing to provide informed consent and comply with the study interventions and assessments.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Medical conditions that contraindicate participation in the interventions, including severe cardiovascular conditions or foot injuries that preclude foot reflexology.
* Use of medications that may affect hormonal or stress-related outcomes, including antidiabetic medications, thyroid medications, and antidepressants.
* Regular participation in stress-reduction techniques or relaxation programs.
* Working night shifts.
* BMI ≥30 kg/m² or \<18.5 kg/m².
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.