Can a foot rub ease epilepsy symptoms? new study says maybe
NCT ID NCT06120101
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether foot reflexology massage could help people with epilepsy. 70 patients received reflexology sessions, and researchers measured changes in seizure frequency, fatigue, stress, and sleep quality. The goal was to see if this gentle foot massage could improve daily life for epilepsy patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- foot reflexology massage
- What this could lead to
- If effective, foot reflexology could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to help epilepsy patients manage fatigue, stress, and sleep problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may be biased. Reflexology is not a substitute for standard epilepsy treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nihan Türkoğlu
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
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