Reflexology foot massage shows promise for better sleep
NCT ID NCT07402460
First seen Feb 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 17 times
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.
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National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Taipei, 112303, Taiwan
What this could mean
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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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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.