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the aim of this study to investigate the effect of foot reflexology on mild preeclampsia during pregnancy


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Preeclampsia is defined as arterial hypertension identified for the first time after the 20th week associated with proteinuria. It affects 5% to 7% of all pregnant women. It is more common in primigravida women, women with previous early onset preeclampsia, in age greater than 40 years, previous history of preeclampsia, pre-pregnancy obesity, women who become pregnant with donor eggs, embryo donation and donor insemination. It is responsible for over 70 000 maternal deaths and 500 000 fetal deaths worldwide every year. There are many risk factors for it as: Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, proteinuria, obesity, family history, null parity, multiple pregnancies, use of contraception, older women conception (> 40) and thrombotic vascular disease,edema, renal failure, liver failure and hellp syndrome.Complementary therapies such as massage and foot reflexology are used with patients of preeclampsia, it is to normalize the body's function, break down tension, alleviate stress, improve nerve function and blood supply throughout the body. this trial has two groups; one will receive anti-hypertensive drugs and the second will receive anti-hypertensive drugs+foot reflexology sessions for 8 weeks (30 min, 2 session/ week). ;


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NCT number NCT05888896
Study type Interventional
Source Cairo University
Contact Abeer Ali, lecturer
Phone 01142602929
Email abeer_ali96@yahoo.com
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date June 9, 2023
Completion date September 20, 2023

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