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Foot rubs for migraines? new study tests if reflexology eases pain and anxiety

NCT ID NCT07651839

Symptom relief Sponsor: Karabuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study will test whether foot reflexology—a type of foot massage—can help women aged 18-45 with migraines feel less pain, anxiety, and fear of movement. Twenty women will either receive 10 foot massage sessions over 5 weeks or no massage. Researchers will measure changes in headache impact, disability, anxiety, balance, and movement fear.

What this could mean

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Active substance
foot reflexology
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease migraine symptoms and improve quality of life for women.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be small or temporary.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 47 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being a woman between the ages of 18 and 47 * Having been diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist according to the International Headache Society (IHS) criteria * Volunteering to participate in the study * Being literate * Not having entered menopause Exclusion Criteria: * Having any neurological disease other than migraine * Having a psychiatric illness * Smoking * Having a musculoskeletal disease affecting the head and neck area * Having a history of cervical or cranial surgery * Having irritation or ulceration in the skin area to be massaged * Receiving migraine treatment other than pharmacological treatment (acupuncture, dry needling, cupping, etc.) * Having diabetic foot * Having open wounds on the foot * Pregnant individuals or individuals who become pregnant during the study period

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Kinesiophobia migraine disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Kinesiophobia Migraine Pain Postural control Reflexology

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karabuk University

    Karabük, Karabük Province, 78050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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