Foot massage shows promise for migraine relief in small study
NCT ID NCT07028684
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether foot reflexology massage could reduce pain, improve sleep, and boost quality of life in women with migraines. Twenty-two women were split into two groups: one received 10 sessions of foot reflexology over 5 weeks, and the other served as a control. Researchers measured pain, headache impact, and quality of life before, after, and 2 weeks following treatment.
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 it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease migraine pain and improve sleep and daily life for women with migraines.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be due to relaxation rather than reflexology specifically.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karabuk University
Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye)
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