Can a foot rub ease epilepsy symptoms? new study says maybe
NCT ID NCT06120101
First seen May 03, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether foot reflexology massage could help people with epilepsy. 70 patients received reflexology sessions, and researchers measured changes in seizure frequency, fatigue, stress, and sleep quality. The goal was to see if this gentle foot massage could improve daily life for epilepsy patients.
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Locations
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Nihan Türkoğlu
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
foot reflexology massage
What this could lead to
If effective, foot reflexology could offer a low-cost, non-drug way to help epilepsy patients manage fatigue, stress, and sleep problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may be biased. Reflexology is not a substitute for standard epilepsy treatment.
Conditions
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