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Foot massage beats sleep training for dialysis patients' rest

NCT ID NCT07518628

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 6 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.

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Patients undergoing hemodialysis for at least 6 months * Voluntary participation in the study * Aged between 18 and 65 years * No communication problems * No active infectious disease Exclusion Criteria * Presence of an open foot ulcer * Suspected fracture or burn in the foot area * Thrombocytopenia * Diagnosed deep vein thrombosis 5.Diagnosed peripheral neuropathy

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Conditions

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic kidney disease End-stage renal disease Hemodialysis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nephrology Department +Nicosia State Hospital

    Nicosia, 1010, Cyprus

  • Nephrology Department +Nicosia State Hospital+Cyprus

    Nicosia, 1010, Cyprus

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