Foot reflexology shows promise for stroke recovery pain and insomnia
NCT ID NCT07295626
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested whether reflexology (a type of foot massage) could reduce pain, improve sleep, and stabilize vital signs in 70 stroke patients. Half received reflexology twice a week for six weeks plus standard care, while the other half got standard care alone. The results are not yet available, but the goal is to see if this gentle, non-drug therapy can help stroke survivors feel better.
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University of Health Sciences Van Training and Research Hospital
Van, Edremit, 65100, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
reflexology massage
What this could lead to
If it works, reflexology could become a simple, drug-free way to help stroke patients manage pain and sleep better during recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 participants and no blinding, so results may not be reliable or apply to all stroke patients. The effect may be due to extra attention, not the massage itself.
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