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The Effect of Reflexology on Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms, Pain and Quality of Life
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Summary
This study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study to examine the effect of reflexology on premenstrual syndrome symptoms, pain and quality of life in women with premenstrual syndrome between January 2025 and December 2025. A total of 70 women, 35 in the experimental group and 35 in the control group, who applied to the gynecology outpatient clinic with premenstrual syndrome symptoms, met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the study voluntarily will constitute the sample. The women in the reflexology group will receive a reflexology massage for two cycles by the researcher, starting at the end of menstruation (on the 5th-7th days of the cycle), for a total of 30 minutes, with proven applications specific to the region, pressure sliding and circular pressure applied to the reflexology distribution points on the foot bones three times, with baby oil. A total of 8 reflexology massage sessions will be performed, one day a week (Monday) for 8 weeks, one session. No intervention will be made to the control group.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2025-07-01
Completion Date
2025-12-30
Last Updated
2025-05-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
reflexology masaj group
The women in the reflexology group will receive a reflexology massage with proven regional applications, pressure sliding and circular pressure three times with baby oil for two cycles by the researcher, starting at the end of menstruation (5-7th days of the cycle), for a total of 30 minutes in a single session for each foot, starting at 15 minutes per foot. A total of 8 reflexology massage sessions will be performed, one session per week (Monday) for 8 weeks.