Reflexology Versus Acupressure on Sleep Disturbance and Hot Flashes

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Jul 11, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how two different techniques, reflexology and acupressure, can help with sleep problems and hot flashes in postmenopausal women. Hot flashes are a common and often uncomfortable symptom experienced by many women during menopause, affecting about 70% of them. The study aims to find out if these alternative treatments can improve sleep quality and reduce the intensity of hot flashes, ultimately helping women feel better in their daily lives.

To participate, women must be between the ages of 45 and 55 and experiencing moderate to severe hot flashes and sleep disturbances. They should not be taking certain medications or treatments that could affect their sleep or have any serious emotional or mental health issues. If eligible, participants can expect to try either reflexology or acupressure and share their experiences, contributing to valuable research that may lead to better approaches for managing menopause symptoms.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 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.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 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.
• • Using herbal medicine to improve menopausal symptoms severity.
• • Circular job in particular night shifts.
• • Sensorineural problems in their feet.