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Reflexology Versus Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients

No phase Interventional End Stage Renal Failure, Hemodialysis Fatigue

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: reflexology, progressive muscle relaxation, Control.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: End Stage Renal Failure, Hemodialysis, Fatigue. Basic parameters: 50 years — 70 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Egypt
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Official title

Comparative Efficacy of Reflexology and Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Mitigating Fatigue Among Hemodialysis Patients

Overview

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.

Interventions

  • Behavioral reflexology
    This group will receive reflexology on feet; each session lasts 20 minutes. Participants will receive reflexology therapy 3 times per week for 12 weeks. In addition, they will continue taking their prescribed medications and follow standard nutritional guidelines recommended for patients with chronic kidney disease.
  • Behavioral progressive muscle relaxation
    This group will perform progressive muscle relaxation for 10 minutes per session, 3 times per week for 12 weeks. In addition, they will continue taking their prescribed medications and follow standard nutritional guidelines recommended for patients with chronic kidney disease.
  • Other Control
    The participants will be observed for 12 weeks while continuing taking their prescribed medications and following standard nutritional guidelines recommended for patients with chronic kidney disease.

Primary outcome measures

  • Change from baseline in Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) at 12 weeks [Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
  • Change from baseline in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) at 12 weeks [Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention]
  • Change from baseline in Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) at 12 weeks [Time frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • 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 criteria

  • Patients with severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders that interfere with participation.
  • Patients with foot ulcers, wounds, or any contraindications for foot reflexology.
  • Currently practicing any relaxation or complementary therapies regularly.
  • Patients with unstable medical conditions or undergoing treatment changes during the study period.
  • History of recent surgery.

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single blind
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

Egypt · 1 center
  • El Hussainiya Central Hospital - Nephrology Unit — Zagazig

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07575607 · P.T.REC/012/005983

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗