Effects of Foot Reflexology Massage in Migraine
Effects of Foot Reflexology Massage in Pain, Sleep and Quality of Life in Females With Migraine
Karabuk University
20 participants
Jun 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Migraine is a primary headache type that usually manifests itself with unilateral, moderate to severe throbbing headaches, often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. The prevalence and impact of headaches are more pronounced, especially among women, and this condition is among the top five causes of disability in women. Reflexology, one of the complementary treatment methods, is an alternative medical practice that produces beneficial effects on the human body by applying pressure to specific points or areas called "reflex areas" on the feet, hands, and ears.The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of foot reflexology massage on pain, sleep, and quality of life in women with migraine. All patients included in this study will be evaluated with the following tests and scales three times: before, after, and 2 weeks after the end of the 5-week (10 sessions in total) treatment. After the initial evaluations of the study, migraine patients will be divided into 2 groups using a simple random sampling method in the computer randomization program. The first group will receive a foot reflexology massage. The second group will be the control group.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Being between the ages of 18-45
- Being diagnosed with migraine by a neurologist according to the International Headache Society (IHS) criteria
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Being able to read and write
- Not having entered menopause
Exclusion Criteria8
- Any neurological or musculoskeletal disease other than migraine
- History of cervical or cranial surgery
- Irritation or ulceration on the skin area to be reflexologized
- Receiving non-drug migraine treatment (acupuncture, dry needle, etc.)
- Those who have received physiotherapy at least 6 months ago
- Presence of diabetic foot
- Open wounds on the foot
- Pregnant individuals or individuals who become pregnant during the study
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Interventions
Reflexology massage will be applied twice a week for 30 minutes per session, for a total of 10 sessions. The treatment will begin by relaxing the ankle with a few passive movements. Reflexology massage will be applied to the right foot first and then to the left foot. Target Areas to be Applied to the Right Foot: Brain, Pineal, Hypophysis, Hypothalamus and Thalamus, Temples, Eye area and Optic nerve, Ear area, Middle ear and Balance point, Neck. Other areas to be applied to the right foot: Thyroid and Parathyroid, Lung, Liver, Face area, Speech center and Thymus, Teeth, Diaphragm, Vertebra, Extremities. Areas to be applied to the left foot: Kidney, Diaphragm, Intestines, Neck, Vertebra, Extremities. The session is completed from the left foot by applying to the lymph inlet, lymph channel and diaphragm from both feet.
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NCT07028684