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Clinical Trials in Taiwan / NCT06828016
Recruiting Not applicable

Foot Reflexology for Chronic Low Back Pain

NCT06828016 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Taiwan tracker
Sponsor
Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2025-01-18
Last updated
2025-02-14

Condition(s) studied

Chronic Low Back PainFoot Reflexology

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

foot reflexologyusual foot care

foot reflexology: foot reflexology, each session lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour

usual foot care: usual foot care, with each session lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour

Study summary

The aim of this 2-year randomized, double-blinded clinical trial is to investigate the effect of 6 or 12 sessions of weekly 45-minute to 1-hour foot reflexology interventions on physical function and symptoms, pain, health-related quality of life, and ultrasonic shear wave elasticity of plantar fascia among chronic low back pain patients. The results of this study will explore the effect of foot reflexology intervention on physical function and symptoms, pain, health-related quality of life, and ultrasonic shear wave elasticity of plantar fascia among chronic low back pain patients. Our data will also provide relevant scientific evidence and insight into the utility of foot reflexology for the management of chronic low back pain.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * chronic low back pain for more than 12 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy, patients with comorbidities of major injuries or illnesses of National Health Insurance, patients diagnosed with major mental illness according to DSM-V criteria or under the care of mental health services, patients who have had adverse reactions to foot reflexology before, patients with recent surgery or vascular disease of lower extremities, patients who meet contraindications to foot reflexology.

Primary outcome measure(s)

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital New Taipei City Taiwan Recruiting

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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