Clinical Research Directory

The Effect of Reflexology on Time to Delivery During Induction of Labor

This prospective, randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of reflexology on maternal anxiety, labor duration, and pain in women undergoing labor induction with an extra-amniotic balloon (EAB). Eligible participants are women with a singleton, term pregnancy, cephalic presentation, intact membranes, and a Bishop score \<6, without prior cesarean delivery or contraindications to vaginal delivery. Participants will be randomized to two groups: an intervention group receiving reflexology by a certified practitioner following EAB placement, and a control group receiving standard care. Maternal anxiety will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) before and after the intervention. Labor duration and pain scores will also be recorded. The study plans to enroll 84 participants over two years. Reflexology is a safe, non-invasive complementary therapy, and this study aims to determine whether it provides measurable benefits during labor induction.

Effect of Hand Reflexology Massage on Fatigue and Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if hand reflexology massage can help reduce fatigue and anxiety in adult patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What are the levels of fatigue and anxiety in hemodialysis patients? * Is hand reflexology massage more effective than usual care in reducing fatigue and anxiety after eight sessions? * Do these improvements last over time? * Does a patient's age, gender, education level, how long they've been on dialysis, or their financial status affect how much they benefit from the massage? Researchers will compare patients who receive hand reflexology massage plus standard care to those who receive only standard care to see if the massage leads to greater reductions in fatigue and anxiety. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to one group that receives hand reflexology massage or another group that continues with routine care only * Attend 8 short sessions (about 27 minutes each) of hand reflexology massage over four weeks, given during their regular dialysis visits * Complete brief questionnaires about their fatigue and anxiety levels before the study starts, after the 4th session, and after the 8th session * Continue their normal medical treatments throughout the study This study focuses on a safe, non-drug therapy that nurses can easily provide. Hand reflexology involves gentle pressure on specific points of the hands linked to stress relief and relaxation. It is chosen because it is practical during dialysis, avoids touching swollen or sensitive feet, and respects cultural preferences. The results could help improve the comfort and well-being of hemodialysis patients in Iraq and similar healthcare settings.

Reflexology Massage and Hot Water Foot Bath for Pain and GI Recovery After Colorectal Surgery

This study was planned to examine the effect of non-invasive treatment methods that can be applied to alleviate complications involving gastrointestinal system functions such as pain, nausea, vomiting, and absence of gas/faecal output after colorectal (colon and rectum) cancer surgery. The two main intervention methods of the study were reflexology massage and hot water foot bath. The effects of these methods on reducing postoperative pain and improving gastrointestinal functions will be investigated. The study was planned as a randomised controlled experimental study to determine the effects of reflexology massage and hot water foot bath on postoperative pain and gastrointestinal functions in colorectal cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. It is thought that the study will provide evidence for determining the appropriate method to reduce pain and improve gastrointestinal functions in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. The population of the study will consist of colorectal cancer patients who will undergo laparoscopic surgical intervention who are admitted to the General Surgery Clinic of SBU Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital. Based on the percentage measurement values of the methods to be studied in the literature review, G-POWER programme was used for sample calculation with an effect size of 0.4 (Cohen), 95% power and 0.05% margin of error. Cohen\&#39;s standard effect size was taken as the basis for the effect size. The calculated value is the total value for 3 groups and the total sample size for 3 groups was found as n=102. The number of samples per group was determined as (n)=34. In order to prevent bias in the study, patients who meet the study criteria will be distributed to the experimental and control groups by computerised randomisation programme. Data will be collected by using the Patient Information Form consisting of two parts, Rhodes Nausea, Vomiting and Retching Index and Numerical Proportioning Scale (NRS) developed by the researcher in line with the literature. The data obtained will be evaluated with appropriate statistical methods in the licensed SPSS 21.0 package programme.