The effect of hand reflexology on pain, anxiety and hemodynamic parameters

Not Applicable

• Conditions: anxiety.; Generalized anxiety disorder; F41.1

• Registration Number: IRCT20221205056718N2
• Lead Sponsor: Ghoum University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 88

Inclusion Criteria

3-6 year old children
Full consciousness
Physiological stability
Not having mental disability
Decreased sensitivity to pain caused by any other disease
No use of painkillers, sedatives, corticosteroids or relaxants
Hospitalization for the first time
Absence of pain during sampling

Exclusion Criteria

Inability to place an IV line in the first attempt
Child's non-cooperation during interventions

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain related to Reflexology. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 5 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability scale.;Anxiety related to Reflexology. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 5 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hemodynamic parameters. Timepoint: Before, immediately and 5 minutes after the intervention. Method of measurement: Digital heart monitoring system.