Reflexology Versus Acupressure on Sleep Disturbance and Hot Flashes

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age45-55
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

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

Qualifiers

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.

Disqualifiers

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.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Foot Reflexology
  • Acupressure

Treatment groups

54 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators