Status:
RECRUITING
Reflexology Massage and Hot Water Foot Bath for Pain and GI Recovery After Colorectal Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Conditions:
Colorectal Surgery
Reflexology
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study was planned to examine the effect of non-invasive treatment methods that can be applied to alleviate complications involving gastrointestinal system functions such as pain, nausea, vomiting...
Detailed Description
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two non-pharmacological interventions-reflexology massage and hot water foot bath-on postoperative pain and gastrointestinal func...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 years of age or older,
- Planning laparoscopic surgery for a malignant tumour in the large intestine,
- The same method was used for preoperative bowel and GI tract preparation,
- Postoperative Numerical Proportioning Scale (NRS) score of 3 and above,
- Verbal and written acceptance to participate in the research.
Exclusion
- The patient has a temporary or permanent stoma,
- Having a history of reflexology application before,
- Open wound, infection, circulatory disorder, lesion, etc. in the areas where reflexology massage or hot water foot bath will be applied,
- Patient-controlled analgesia in the early postoperative period
- Having any problem that prevents verbal communication.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 30 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 30 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
102 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06972199
Start Date
October 30 2024
End Date
June 30 2026
Last Update
May 14 2025
Active Locations (2)
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1
Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34320
2
University of Health Sciences, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34764