The effect of classical foot massage on insomnia and anxiety in preeclamptic pregnant women: a randomized controlled study

TL;DR

A study found that classical foot massage significantly reduces insomnia and anxiety in preeclamptic pregnant women.

Contribution

This is the first randomized controlled trial showing classical foot massage's effectiveness in reducing insomnia and anxiety in preeclamptic women.

Findings

Classical foot massage significantly reduced insomnia scores (12.45±5.74 vs. 33.4±6.41) in preeclamptic women.

Anxiety levels were also significantly lower in the foot massage group (18.8±6.44 vs. 39.19±8.31, p<0.05).

Abstract

Preeclampsia is one of the most common complaints during pregnancy.
Preeclamptic pregnant women may experience insomnia and anxiety.

This study was a randomized controlled trial with 71 preeclamptic women. In
the experimental group, a foot massage was done for 3 days in a week. In the
control group, any applications were not done. These groups were assessed
for insomnia and anxiety levels.

In this study, it was found that classical foot massage significantly
reduced (12.45±5.74 vs. 33.4±6.41) insomnia and anxiety compared with the
control group (18.8±6.44 vs. 39.19±8.31, respectively, p<0.05).

The classical foot massage can effectively decrease insomnia and anxiety
symptoms.

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