Reflexology Versus Acupressure on Sleep Disturbance and Hot Flashes
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 function
| Condition(s) | Postmenopausal Flushing, Hot Flashes |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | 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. |
| Who can participate | 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. |
| Ages | 45 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Lead sponsor | Cairo University |
| Locations | Giza, Egypt |
| Start date | 2024-07-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT06499311 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06499311 |