NCT07575607Not yet recruiting
Reflexology Versus Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients
Comparative Efficacy of Reflexology and Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Mitigating Fatigue Among Hemodialysis Patients
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 12 May 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation in reducing fatigue among hemodialysis patients and to determine which intervention provides greater relief from fatigue. The main question it aims to answer is: Is there any difference in effectiveness between reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation techniques in reducing fatigue levels among patients undergoing hemodialysis? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Group 1: 20 participants will receive reflexology therapy 3 times per week for 12 weeks. Group 2: 20 participants will receive progressive muscle relaxation 3 times per week for 12 weeks. Group 3: 20 participants will be a control group. Fatigue and sleep quality will be measured before and after the intervention using: Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) This study aims to offer a safe, low-cost, non-pharmacological method that can help hemodialysis patients reduce fatigue and improve sleep quality.
- Status (registry)
- Not yet recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 60 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 4 May 2026
- Start date
- 1 Jun 2026
- Primary completion date
- 31 Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Diseases
- Chronic kidney disease
- NCT number
- NCT07575607
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 60
- From 1 Jun 2026 to the primary completion date, 31 Aug 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Prior treatment
- Currently practicing any relaxation or complementary therapies regularly.
Other illness
- Patients with severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders that interfere with participation.
- Patients with unstable medical conditions or undergoing treatment changes during the study period.
- History of recent surgery.
Other
- Patients with foot ulcers, wounds, or any contraindications for foot reflexology.
Who the study is looking for
- Adult patients of both genders aged from 50 to 70 years old.
- Patients are experiencing moderate to severe fatigue (as measured by a standardized fatigue scale).
- Medically stable as determined by the attending nephrologist.
- Able to understand and follow instructions for relaxation techniques
Age in the registry: 50 years to 70 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
Sites in registry order. Pick your city on the disease page to sort them by distance.
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Hussainiya Central Hospital - Nephrology Unit Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Zagazig | Egypt | Unknown status |
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