NCT06499311 Reflexology Versus Acupressure on Sleep Disturbance and Hot Flashes
| NCT ID | NCT06499311 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Cairo University |
| Condition | Postmenopausal Flushing |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 54 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-07-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-08-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 54 participants in total. It began in 2024-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2024-08-01.
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Brief Summary
World health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2030, 1.2 billion women will be over 50 years old. With a prevalence of 70%, a hot flash is the most distressing symptoms associated with menopause. Postmenopausal associated sleep disturbances could affect those women social activities and one's daily positive functioning. Therefore, some patients and their providers seek alternative treatments such as relaxation techniques, acupressure, yoga, reflexology, regular exercise, balanced nutrition, herbal supplements, appropriate clothing, and frequent showers, have been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms associated with depression. So, this study will be the first one in this issue. Therefore, it will have valuable benefits in physical therapy field and scientific research.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ranged from 45 to 55 years old. * Their body mass index ranged from 25 to 3 kilograms per meter square. * Postmenopausal women suffering from moderate to sever hot flashes assessed by Hot Flashes Questionnaire. * Postmenopausal women suffering from sleep disturbances more than five assessed by Pittsburgh sleep quality index. Exclusion Criteria: * Any emotional stress during at least 6 months. * Any pharmacological medicines lead to sleep disturbances. * Any mental disorders affect their sleep cycle. * Taking hormone replacement therapy for the past six months. * Using herbal medicine to improve menopausal symptoms severity. * Circular job in particular night shifts. * Sensorineural problems in their feet.
Contact & Investigator
Walid M Zidan, PHD
STUDY CHAIR
Head and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06499311 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 45 Years or older, up to 55 Years, studying Postmenopausal Flushing. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06499311 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06499311 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at awad18111972@yahoo.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06499311 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Giza, Egypt.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06499311 clinical trial?
NCT06499311 is sponsored by Cairo University. The principal investigator is Walid M Zidan, PHD at Head and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. The trial plans to enroll 54 participants.