Reflexology Versus Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

reflexology: 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: 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: 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 summary

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.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Change from baseline in Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) at 12 weeks — Baseline and after 12 weeks of intervention
  The Fatigue Severity Scale is a 9-item questionnaire used to assess the severity of fatigue and its impact on daily functioning. The total score ranges from 1 to 7, with higher scores indicating greater fatigue severity and worse outcomes.

Trial sites (1)

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