Reflexology and Muscle Relaxation for Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients
Compares reflexology and muscle relaxation for fatigue in people receiving hemodialysis.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Reflexology Versus Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Zagazig, EgyptSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 50 and 70 years old?
Source: NCT07575607, who can take part
Where in Egypt
- El Hussainiya Central Hospital - Nephrology UnitZagazig, EgyptNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Cairo University
- Trial code
- NCT07575607
- Record updated
- 12 May 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Comparative Efficacy of Reflexology and Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Mitigating Fatigue Among Hemodialysis Patients
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.
Inclusion: 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.
Exclusion: Currently practicing any relaxation or complementary therapies regularly; 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; Patients with foot ulcers, wounds, or any contraindications for foot reflexology.