Reflexology foot massage shows promise for better sleep
NCT ID NCT07402460
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a structured reflexology foot massage can help adults aged 40 to 80 with poor sleep quality sleep better, feel less tired, and reduce insomnia. Over six weeks, 32 participants will receive both manual reflexology and mechanical foot massage sessions. Researchers will measure sleep quality, insomnia severity, fatigue, and heart rate changes to see if reflexology affects the nervous system.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- manual reflexology treatment
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to improve sleep and reduce fatigue in people with poor sleep quality.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits might be no better than a simple foot massage.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Taipei, 112303, Taiwan
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