Effects of Reflexology and Generalized Stretching in Postmenopausal Females.
NCT ID: NCT06303297
Last Updated: 2024-12-27
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
32 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-11-23
2024-08-19
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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REFLEXOLOGY
REFLEXOLOGY
will receive foot and hand reflexology and stretching. The researcher will administer foot and hand reflexology to the participant for a period of 3 weeks this last for a duration of 10 min on each hand and foot with total duration of 40 minutes. Foot reflexology include general foot massage, including the foot rotation, Achilles stretching, and the foot extension and stretching, will be performed for a minute on each foot. In the right foot, the bottom of the heel will be kept with the left hand, and the metatarsal arch of the same foot will be held with the other hand. Then, the foot will be rotated clockwise and counter clockwise three times each direction. The same technique will be performed on the left foot. On hand lubricated with moisturizer to the dorsal and plantar surface and apply pressure on for 10 minutes. Noninvasive and safe complementary therapy that involves a direct pressure on specific body points connecting specific organs.
GENERALIZED STRETCHING
GENERALIZED STRETCHING
will receive Stretching of upper and lower limbs. The stretching program lasts for 3 weeks with 60 min of stretching session 3 times a week. Extension of body include shoulder extension, torso rotation, hip extension, calf stretching (ankle pumps). ten stretches of 30 s each, with 15 s of rest between each stretch
Interventions
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REFLEXOLOGY
will receive foot and hand reflexology and stretching. The researcher will administer foot and hand reflexology to the participant for a period of 3 weeks this last for a duration of 10 min on each hand and foot with total duration of 40 minutes. Foot reflexology include general foot massage, including the foot rotation, Achilles stretching, and the foot extension and stretching, will be performed for a minute on each foot. In the right foot, the bottom of the heel will be kept with the left hand, and the metatarsal arch of the same foot will be held with the other hand. Then, the foot will be rotated clockwise and counter clockwise three times each direction. The same technique will be performed on the left foot. On hand lubricated with moisturizer to the dorsal and plantar surface and apply pressure on for 10 minutes. Noninvasive and safe complementary therapy that involves a direct pressure on specific body points connecting specific organs.
GENERALIZED STRETCHING
will receive Stretching of upper and lower limbs. The stretching program lasts for 3 weeks with 60 min of stretching session 3 times a week. Extension of body include shoulder extension, torso rotation, hip extension, calf stretching (ankle pumps). ten stretches of 30 s each, with 15 s of rest between each stretch
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Residents of rural areas
* Stable vital signs
* Participants with natural cessation of menstrual periods for at least 12 months
* Moderate and severe hot flash
Exclusion Criteria
* Participants with orthopedic disorder
* Participants taking sleeping pills
* Women suffer from pathological conditions for example cardiac disease, cancer impaired skin integrity
* Participants with history of recent bone fracture
* Severe pathology(eczema) of feet
50 Years
65 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Riphah International University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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hina gul
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Locations
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Akhtar Saeed trust hospital,
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Countries
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References
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Vogazianou A. Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system. Advanced Practice in Endocrinology Nursing. 2019:739-52.
Hoare BS, Mikes BA, Khan YS. Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Female Internal Genitals. 2025 Feb 18. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554601/
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Talaulikar V. Menopause transition: Physiology and symptoms. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2022 May;81:3-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2022.03.003. Epub 2022 Mar 16.
Yeo JH, Kim MT. Association of weight, smoking, and alcohol consumption with age at natural menopause. J Women Aging. 2023 Jul-Aug;35(4):343-353. doi: 10.1080/08952841.2022.2050157. Epub 2022 Mar 21.
Kalhan M, Singhania K, Choudhary P, Verma S, Kaushal P, Singh T. Prevalence of Menopausal Symptoms and its Effect on Quality of Life among Rural Middle Aged Women (40-60 Years) of Haryana, India. Int J Appl Basic Med Res. 2020 Jul-Sep;10(3):183-188. doi: 10.4103/ijabmr.IJABMR_428_19. Epub 2020 Jul 11.
Ragasudha A, Minnu S, Kumar RS. Menopause Induced Depression, Anxiety, Quality of Life, Lack of Sleep in Women: An Overview. Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics. 2021;11(6):319-23.
Other Identifiers
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REC/RCR&AHS/23/0576
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id