Effect of Yogic Practices and foot massage in Elderly Subjects with Insomnia

Phase 3

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: G470- Insomnia

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/05/053248
• Lead Sponsor: Banaras Hindu University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 26 June 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients having trouble in sleep and fulfillment of diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder.

2. Patients having age > 60 to < 80 years.

3. No history of drug use or psychiatric disorder.

4. Absence of diseases of foot or foot deformity (corns, burning feet, amputation, skin diseases)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Excessive use of alcohol, nicotine, or caffeinated beverages.

2. Various medical or neurological disorder

3. Other sleep disorders (eg. sleep apnoea, periodic limb movements) assessed through structured interview.

4. Patients having Chronic pain syndromes and other diseases affecting their sleep.

5. Patients suffering from Nocturia (frequent voiding during the night), which may be due to age-related physiologic changes and pathologies.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified