Reflexology Versus Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation in reducing fatigue among hemodialysis patients and to determine which intervention provides greater relief from fatigue. The main question it aims to answer is: Is there any difference in effectiveness between reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation techniques in reducing fatigue levels among patients undergoing hemodialysis? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: Group 1: 20 participants will receive reflexology therapy 3 times per week for 12 weeks. Group 2: 20 participants will receive progressive muscle relaxation 3 times per week for 12 weeks. Group 3: 20 participants will be a control group. Fatigue and sleep quality will be measured before and after the intervention using: Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) This study aims to offer a safe, low-cost, non-pharmacological method that can help hemodialysis patients reduce fatigue and improve sleep quality.

NCT Number	NCT07575607
Lead Sponsor	Cairo University
Conditions	End Stage Renal Failure, Hemodialysis, Fatigue
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2026-06-01
Primary Completion	2026-08-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-12