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IRCT2014050117387N2 IRCT 2014-07-01 Research Deputy Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Compare the effects of reflexology and relaxation on physical and mental symptom multiple sclerosis Compare the effects of reflexology and relaxation on physical and mental symptoms in women with multiple sclerosis 2013-06-09 anticipated 75 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/16000 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive. N/A multiple sclerosis. Intervention 1: In the experimental groups were performed foot reflexology and relaxation intervention (Jacobson and Benson) within 4 weeks, twice a week for 40 minutes. Intervention 2: The control group was received only care and routine medical treatment as directed by a doctor.
public Fateme Nazari
Hezar Jerib st,Isfahan University of Medical Sciences ,Isfahan, Iran
Isfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) +98 31 1792 2948 nazari@nm.mui.ac.ir Isfahan University of Medical Sciences scientific Fateme Nazari
Hezar Jerib st, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences,Isfahan, Iran
Isfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) +98 31 1792 2948 nazari@nm.mui.ac.ir Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Inclusion criteria : Women aged 18-50 years suffering from MS (relapsing-remitting, primary progressive and secondary progressive); MS final diagnosis by neurologists based on McDonald criteria with the elapse of at least 6 months from relevant diagnosis; tendency to participate in the research; no previous participation at treatment sessions of complementary medicine methods such as reflexology, relaxation, massage for the last 6 months; to feel chronic pain in at least one body organs, previous use of pain medication and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS); having the fatigue severity score of equal to and over 4 based on fatigue severity scale( FSS); have high scores of depression (more than 13), anxiety (more than 9) and stress (more than 18) based on DASS-21 scale; acquisition of scores 0-5.5 based on the Expanded Disability Status Scale( EDSS); not being in the menstruation period, nonexistence of deformity, callus or corn in the feet, feet lesion or cleft, active thrombosis or phlebitis, Varicose veins, record of latest ankle trauma, sprain, fracture, feet palm inflammation or infection; no affliction with diseases other than MS such as febrile acute or bodily chronic (flu, cardiac disabling, glands, respiratory, hepatic, skeletomuscular, renal), mental or psychic disorders such as severe depression, speech or hearing disorder; no addiction to narcotics and psychotropic; not being a member to the treatment crew (physician, nurse); to feel chronic pain in at least one body organs; previous use of pain medication and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) pain score more 4 for at least 6 months; no pregnancy or no willingness to be pregnant and after taking of informed written consent. Exclusion criteria: No wanting to continue cooperation in research, use another CAM either current; absence of more than two session's acute relapse of the disease one month preceding ordering the study period or within study . 18 years 50 years Female G35-G37 Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system Treatment - Other Treatment - Drugs In the experimental groups were performed foot reflexology and relaxation intervention (Jacobson and Benson) within 4 weeks, twice a week for 40 minutes The control group was received only care and routine medical treatment as directed by a doctor. Physical symptoms (pain,fatigue). Timepoint: Before, immediately and two months after interventions. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. Mmental symptoms (stress ,anexity , depression). Timepoint: Before, immediately and two months after interventions. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. Research Deputy Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Approved 2013-05-06 Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.Hezar Jerib st, ,Isfahan, Iran Isfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of)