Effects of Foot Reflexology Massage in Pain, Sleep and Quality of Life in Females With Migraine

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Migraine is a primary headache type that usually manifests itself with unilateral, moderate to severe throbbing headaches, often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. The prevalence and impact of headaches are more pronounced, especially among women, and this condition is among the top five causes of disability in women. Reflexology, one of the complementary treatment methods, is an alternative medical practice that produces beneficial effects on the human body by applying pressure to specific points or areas called reflex areas on the feet, hands, and ears.The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of foot reflexology massage on pain, sleep, and quality of life in women with migraine. All patients included in this study will be evaluated with the following tests and scales three times: before, after, and 2 weeks after the end of the 5-week (10 sessions in total) treatment. After the initial evaluations of the study, migraine patients will be divided into 2 groups using a simple random sampling method in the computer randomization program. The first group will receive a foot reflexology massage. The second group will be the control group.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 45
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Being between the ages of 18-45

• Being diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist according to the International Headache Society (IHS) criteria

• Volunteering to participate in the study

• Being able to read and write

• Not having entered menopause

Locations
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Turkey
Karabuk University
RECRUITING
Karabük
Contact Information
Primary
Tarik Ozmen, Professor
tarikozmen@karabuk.edu.tr
903704189029
Backup
Muattarkhon Mamatova
muattarkhonmamatova@gmail.com
903704189029
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-06-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-10-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Treatments
No_intervention: Control
No treatment other than medication will be given for migraine.
Experimental: Experimental
Reflexology massage will be applied twice a week for 30 minutes per session, for a total of 10 sessions.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Karabuk University

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