The effect of foot massage with olive oil on restless legs syndrome

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Restless legs syndrome.; Restless legs syndrome; G25.81

• Registration Number: IRCT20210523051370N1
• Lead Sponsor: Mazandaran 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: 29 August 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 68

Inclusion Criteria

Aged 18-65 years;
Willingness to participate in the study;
Being conscious (oriented to place, person and time);
Continuous treatment with hemodialysis, three times a week for the last 6 months;
Ability to walk on affected legs independently;
Symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) at least twice a week

Exclusion Criteria

Allergic to herbal plants (including essential oils and herbal extracts);
Any nervous system, vascular, skeletal and muscular disorders/abnormalities in the lower limbs;
Simultaneous participation in other research studies investigating the relief of restless legs syndrome;
History of drug and alcohol abuse;
Any mental illness, dementia, and intellectual impairment;
History of deep vein thrombosis;
Pregnancy and breastfeeding;
Use of psychiatric and neurological medications;
Use of other herbal products to relieve restless legs syndrome.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome. Timepoint: Baseline (before intervention: T0); Follow-ups (after 6th session: T1; a week after the 6th session: T2). Method of measurement: International Restless Legs Severity Scale.