Foot reflexology shows promise for stroke recovery pain and insomnia

NCT ID NCT07295626

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Hakkari Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether reflexology (a type of foot massage) could reduce pain, improve sleep, and stabilize vital signs in 70 stroke patients. Half received reflexology twice a week for six weeks plus standard care, while the other half got standard care alone. The results are not yet available, but the goal is to see if this gentle, non-drug therapy can help stroke survivors feel better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: reflexology massage
What this could lead to: If it works, reflexology could become a simple, drug-free way to help stroke patients manage pain and sleep better during recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 participants and no blinding, so results may not be reliable or apply to all stroke patients. The effect may be due to extra attention, not the massage itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia Pain stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NURSING PAIN PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER REFLEXOLOGY SLEEP QUALITY STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Health Sciences Van Training and Research Hospital

Van, Edremit, 65100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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