Foot Reflexology for Chronic Low Back Pain
A Randomized Controlled Study of Foot Reflexology for the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain
Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
90 participants
Jan 18, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of this 2-year randomized, double-blinded clinical trial is to investigate the effect of 6 or 12 sessions of weekly 45-minute to 1-hour foot reflexology interventions on physical function and symptoms, pain, health-related quality of life, and ultrasonic shear wave elasticity of plantar fascia among chronic low back pain patients. The results of this study will explore the effect of foot reflexology intervention on physical function and symptoms, pain, health-related quality of life, and ultrasonic shear wave elasticity of plantar fascia among chronic low back pain patients. Our data will also provide relevant scientific evidence and insight into the utility of foot reflexology for the management of chronic low back pain.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- chronic low back pain for more than 12 weeks
Exclusion Criteria1
- pregnancy, patients with comorbidities of major injuries or illnesses of National Health Insurance, patients diagnosed with major mental illness according to DSM-V criteria or under the care of mental health services, patients who have had adverse reactions to foot reflexology before, patients with recent surgery or vascular disease of lower extremities, patients who meet contraindications to foot reflexology.
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Interventions
foot reflexology, each session lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour
usual foot care, with each session lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour
Locations(1)
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NCT06828016