Reflexology Versus Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients

Sponsor
Cairo University
Study ID
NCT07575607
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Conditions

  • End Stage Renal Failure, Hemodialysis
  • Fatigue

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
50 Years - 70 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • reflexology — BEHAVIORAL
    This group will receive reflexology on feet; each session lasts 20 minutes. Participants will receive reflexology therapy 3 times per week for 12 weeks. In addition, they will continue taking their prescribed medications and follow standard nutritional guidelines recommended for patients with chronic kidney disease.
  • progressive muscle relaxation — BEHAVIORAL
    This group will perform progressive muscle relaxation for 10 minutes per session, 3 times per week for 12 weeks. In addition, they will continue taking their prescribed medications and follow standard nutritional guidelines recommended for patients with chronic kidney disease.
  • Control — OTHER
    The participants will be observed for 12 weeks while continuing taking their prescribed medications and following standard nutritional guidelines recommended for patients with chronic kidney disease.

Study Details

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation in reducing fatigue among hemodialysis patients and to determine which intervention provides greater relief from fatigue. The main question it aims to answer is: Is there any difference in effectiveness between reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation techniques in reducing fatigue levels among patients undergoing hemodialysis? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Group 1: 20 participants will receive reflexology therapy 3 times per week for 12 weeks. Group 2: 20 participants will receive progressive muscle relaxation 3 times per week for 12 weeks. Group 3: 20 participants will be a control group. Fatigue and sleep quality will be measured before and after the intervention using: Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) This study aims to offer a safe, low-cost, non-pharmacological method that can help hemodialysis patients reduce fatigue and improve sleep quality.

Key Dates

First listed
May 8, 2026
Start date
Jun 1, 2026
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2026
Completion
Sep 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Reflexology
  • Experimental: progressive muscle relaxation
  • Other: control

Primary Outcome Measure

Change from baseline in Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) at 12 weeks [ Time Frame: Baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention ]

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