Foot massage beats sleep training for dialysis patients' rest

NCT ID NCT07518628

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kibrıs Aydin Üniversitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 4 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.

What this could mean

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome end stage renal failure insomnia Sleep Hygiene

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE HEMODIALYSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nephrology Department +Nicosia State Hospital

Nicosia, Cyprus, 1010, Cyprus
Nephrology Department +Nicosia State Hospital+Cyprus

Nicosia, 1010, Cyprus

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