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IRCT2017021232518N1 IRCT 2017-03-15 Vice chancellor for research, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences The effect of reflexology on fatigue in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy The effect of reflexology on fatigue in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in Tohid Hospital in Sanandaj, 2016 2017-03-11 anticipated 80 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/25314 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive. 2-3 Cancer. Intervention 1: Intervention group: For patients in intervention group, 4 session in 4 days foot reflexology is performed. reflexology foot based on the idea that energy flow in the body from feet to head is stimulate and make peace.Foot Reflexology massage classified as a mental and physical action that can improve general fatigue. For this group after preparing the patient and lubricate the soles of the feet by sweet Almond oil taht In terms of coldness and wet applications for all temperaments, reflexology is done. Reflexology in each session for 30 minutes contains 10 minute relaxation massage and 20 minutes massage therapy on the soles of both feet is performed. Intervention 2: control group:Without intervention. ( no action is taken to control group).
public Mahin Hesami
Kurdistan University of Medicai sciences, Pasdaran street, Sanandaj
Sanandaj Iran (Islamic Republic of) 6617713446 +98 87 3356 1857 ma_hesami@yahoo.com Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery scientific Dr.Fathi
Kurdistan University of Medicai Sciences, Pasdaran street, Sanandaj
Sanandaj Iran (Islamic Republic of) 6617713446 +98 87 3356 1432 mohamad.fathi@muk.ac.ir; fathi_sanan@yahoo.com Kurdistan University of Medicai Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Inclusion criteria for patients include: Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy; volunteered to participate in the study; no history of any underlying disease or condition affecting fatigue(Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and mental illness); stable health; no history of complementary medicine(Acupressure, Reflexology); after a round of chemotherapy; without any sort of injury in the foot and having age between 18 to 65 years. exclusion criteria were: not wanting to continue participating in the study for any reason; creating an unusual situation for the patient and change in his health condition. 17 years 64 years Both C00-C97 Malignant neoplasms Rehabilitation Treatment - Drugs Intervention group: For patients in intervention group, 4 session in 4 days foot reflexology is performed. reflexology foot based on the idea that energy flow in the body from feet to head is stimulate and make peace.Foot Reflexology massage classified as a mental and physical action that can improve general fatigue. For this group after preparing the patient and lubricate the soles of the feet by sweet Almond oil taht In terms of coldness and wet applications for all temperaments, reflexology is done. Reflexology in each session for 30 minutes contains 10 minute relaxation massage and 20 minutes massage therapy on the soles of both feet is performed. control group:Without intervention. ( no action is taken to control group). Fatigue. Timepoint: Before and after 4 sessions of reflexology in 4 days consecutive. Method of measurement: FSS questionnaire. Vice chancellor for research, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences Approved 2017-02-13 Ethics Committee Kurdistan University of Medicai Sciences Kurdistan University of Medicai Sciences , Pasdaran street, Sanandaj Sanandaj Iran (Islamic Republic of)