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Foot massage shows promise for migraine relief in small study

NCT ID NCT07028684

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether foot reflexology massage could reduce pain, improve sleep, and boost quality of life in women with migraines. Twenty-two women were split into two groups: one received 10 sessions of foot reflexology over 5 weeks, and the other served as a control. Researchers measured pain, headache impact, and quality of life before, after, and 2 weeks following treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
foot reflexology massage
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease migraine pain and improve sleep and daily life for women with migraines.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 22 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be due to relaxation rather than reflexology specifically.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

22 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-45 * Being diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist according to the International Headache Society (IHS) criteria * Volunteering to participate in the study * Being able to read and write * Not having entered menopause Exclusion Criteria: * Any neurological or musculoskeletal disease other than migraine * History of cervical or cranial surgery * Irritation or ulceration on the skin area to be reflexologized * Receiving non-drug migraine treatment (acupuncture, dry needle, etc.) * Those who have received physiotherapy at least 6 months ago * Presence of diabetic foot * Open wounds on the foot * Pregnant individuals or individuals who become pregnant during the study

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Conditions

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Headache migraine disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Migraine disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karabuk University

    Karabük, Turkey (Türkiye)

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