NCT06828315

the Effect of Reflexology in Migraine Patients

Foot Reflexology as an Adjunctive Therapy in Migraine Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 78 (actual)
• Sponsor: Muş Alparslan University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of this randomised controlled trial was to evaluate the effect of foot reflexology on pain intensity, fatigue and quality of life in migraine patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is foot reflexology effective in reducing pain intensity in migraine patients? Is foot reflexology effective in reducing the fatigue level of migraine patients? Is foot reflexology effective in improving the quality of life of migraine patients? Comparison group: The researchers will evaluate the effects of foot reflexology by comparing the group receiving reflexology intervention with the control group receiving only routine treatment. Participants were selected according to the following criteria: Intervention group: Individuals diagnosed with migraine will receive foot reflexology twice a week for a total of 10 sessions. Control group: No additional intervention will be applied to this group, only their routine treatment and medical follow-up will continue. Both groups will be evaluated at the beginning and at the end of the study with the Patient Information Form, Migraine 24-Hour Quality of Life Scale (QoLQS), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). After the completion of the study, reflexology will be applied to patients in the control group who are willing to receive reflexology.

Conditions

• Reflexology
• Migraine
• Pain
• Fatigue
• Quality of Life

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Reflexology	Reflexology is a practice based on the fact that the organs in the body are connected to the reflex areas in the hands and feet.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-10-10
• Primary completion: 2024-11-15
• Completion: 2025-02-10
• First posted: 2025-02-14
• Last updated: 2026-03-04
• Results posted: 2026-03-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)