Foot massage beats sleep training for dialysis patients' rest
NCT ID NCT07518628
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested two non-drug methods—reflexology (foot massage) and sleep hygiene education—to improve sleep and comfort in 60 adults on hemodialysis. Both approaches helped, but reflexology was more effective. The results suggest a simple, drug-free option for better rest in dialysis patients.
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Active substance
reflexology (foot massage) and sleep hygiene education
What this could lead to
If confirmed, reflexology could offer a drug-free way to improve sleep and comfort for people on dialysis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 60 participants. Results may not apply to all dialysis patients, and reflexology requires a trained practitioner.
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Locations
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Nephrology Department +Nicosia State Hospital
Nicosia, Cyprus, 1010, Cyprus
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Nephrology Department +Nicosia State Hospital+Cyprus
Nicosia, 1010, Cyprus