Foot reflexology treatment for chronic low back pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effects of foot reflexology on patients suffering from chronic low back pain. Over a period of two years, participants will receive either 6 or 12 sessions of weekly foot reflexology, each lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour. The study aims to assess improvements in physical function, pain levels, health-related quality of life, and the elasticity of the plantar fascia. By employing a randomized, double-blinded design, the trial seeks to provide scientific evidence on the effectiveness of foot reflexology as a treatment option for chronic low back pain.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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.

Where it's running

• Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
  New Taipei City, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ssu-Yuan Chen, MD, PhD, — Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Ssu-Yuan Chen, MD, PhD,
• Email: ssuyuan@ntu.edu.tw
• Phone: 886-9-05771580

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.