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title: 2026, Research list of divers articles
description: "| Published | Name of Study | Link | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025 | Limbic reflexology for the management of fibromyalgia: A qualitative investigation of a non-drug treatment | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382025000939?via%3Dihub](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382025000939?via%3Dihub) | | 2025 | The…"
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# 2026, Research list of divers articles

| Published | Name of Study | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2025 | Limbic reflexology for the management of fibromyalgia: A qualitative investigation of a non-drug treatment | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382025000939?via%3Dihub](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382025000939?via%3Dihub) |
| 2025 | The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Sleep Quality in Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Under Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial | [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396749895_The_Effect_of_Foot_Reflexology_on_Sleep_Quality_in_Patients_With_Chronic_Lymphocytic_Leukemia_Under_Chemotherapy_A_Randomized_Controlled_Trial](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396749895_The_Effect_of_Foot_Reflexology_on_Sleep_Quality_in_Patients_With_Chronic_Lymphocytic_Leukemia_Under_Chemotherapy_A_Randomized_Controlled_Trial) |
| 2025 | Effects of foot-massage in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum on severity of nausea-vomiting and anxiety | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38099324/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38099324/) |
| 2025 | The Effect of Foot Reflexology on the Sexual Function of Lactating Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial. | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39917912/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39917912/) |
| 2025 | The effect of reflexology on blood pressure and heart rate in cardiovascular patients: a meta-analysis study | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40802408/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40802408/) |
| 2025 | The Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage on Fatigue and Sleep Quality in Hemodialysis Patients | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40786836/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40786836/) |
| 2025 | Assessing the Impact of Walking on a Foot Reflexology Path on Autonomic Function: A Feasibility Study | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40171060/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40171060/) |
| 2025 | The Effect of Massage and Foot Reflexology on Sleep in Newborns | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40229193/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40229193/) |
| 2025 | The effect of prenatal yoga and reflexology in reducing labor duration and perceived pain; a systematic review and meta-analysis | [https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-025-08046-5](https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-025-08046-5) |
| 2024 | Effect of Foot Reflexology and Benson Relaxation on Pain, Breastfeeding and Weight of Neonates of Women Undergoing a Cesarean Section | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38301097/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38301097/) |
| 2024 | Effect of Reflexology on Decreasing Postoperative Pain and Anxiety After Total Abdominal Hysterectomy | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36790422/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36790422/) |
| 2024 | Effects of different physiotherapy modalities on insomnia and depression in perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal women: a systematic review | [https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-023-02515-9](https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-023-02515-9) |
| 2024 | The effects of reflexology on symptoms in pregnancy: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37533996/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37533996/) |
| 2024 | Effect of Foot Reflexology and Benson Relaxation on Pain, Breastfeeding and Weight of Neonates of Women Undergoing a Cesarean Section | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38301097/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38301097/) |
| 2024 | Comparison of the Impacts of Benson Relaxation Technique and Foot Reflexology Massage on Sleep Quality of Patients with Systolic Heart Failure: A Randomized Clinical Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37694200/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37694200/) |
| 2024 | Integrative Oncology Care of Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Adults With Cancer: Society for Integrative Oncology-ASCO Guideline | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37582238/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37582238/) |
| 2024 | Comparing the Effects of Warm Footbath and Foot Reflexology on the Fatigue of Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37162156/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37162156/) |
| 2024 | Systematic review and meta-analysis of reflexology for people with multiple sclerosis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36749275/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36749275/) |
| 2024 | The effects of foot reflexology on symptoms of discomfort in palliative care: a feasibility study | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36855141/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36855141/) |
| 2024 | Improving Quality of Life in The Constipated Older Person: Reflexology or Abdominal Massage? A Two-Group, Randomized Comparative Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37639563/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37639563/) |
| 2024 | The effect of foot reflexology on fatigue in hemodialysis patients: a meta-analysis study | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37820220/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37820220/) |
| 2024 | Integrative Oncology Care of Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Adults With Cancer: Society for Integrative Oncology-ASCO Guideline | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37582238/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37582238/) |
| 2024 | Effect of hand reflexology in ameliorating anxiety, pain, and fatigue among patients undergoing coronary angiography | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38001461/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38001461/) |
| 2024 | Impact of Foot Reflexology Versus Simple Massage on Vital Signs, Anxiety, and Pain During Blood Transfusion Among Children With Thalassemia | [https://www.cureus.com/articles/279087-impact-of-foot-reflexology-versus-simple-massage-on-vital-signs-anxiety-and-pain-during-blood-transfusion-among-children-with-thalassemia](https://www.cureus.com/articles/279087-impact-of-foot-reflexology-versus-simple-massage-on-vital-signs-anxiety-and-pain-during-blood-transfusion-among-children-with-thalassemia) |
| 2024 | Comparing the effects of warm footbath and foot reflexology on depression of patients undergoing radiotherapy: A randomized clinical trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39280779/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39280779/) |
| 2024 | Effect of Reflexology on Pain, Fatigue, Sleep Quality, and Lactation in Postpartum Primiparous Women After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38426483/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38426483/) |
| 2024 | Effect of foot reflexology massage on sleep, anxiety and quality of life in hemodialysis patients: A single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39332137/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39332137/) |
| 2024 | The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Fatigue, Sleep Quality, Physiological Indices, and Electrocardiogram Changes in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Randomized Clinical Trial. | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39478727/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39478727/) |
| 2024 | A benchmark for the quality of reflexology intervention reporting using the template for intervention description and replication (TIDieR) checklist: A systematic review | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187638202400060X?via%3Dihub](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187638202400060X?via%3Dihub) |
| 2024 | Foot Reflexology for Pain and Anxiety Associated with Chest Tube Removal in Patients After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: A Randomized Controlled Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39480680/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39480680/) |
| 2024 | Effect of foot reflexology on an infant with sensorineural hearing loss: A case report | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38576800/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38576800/) |
| 2024 | Comparing the impact of acupressure and reflexology on fatigue in chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients: A randomized controlled trial with three arms | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38520901/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38520901/) |
| 2024 | The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Stress, Fatigue, and Low Back Pain in Intensive Care Unit Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38897824/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38897824/) |
| 2024 | The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Pain and Kinesiophobia in Patients Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39047275/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39047275/) |
| 2024 | The effect of listening to music and foot reflexology on nausea, pain and anxiety in children during perioperative period: A randomized controlled study | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38182484/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38182484/) |
| 2024 | The Effect of Reflexology Socks in the Management of Opioid-Induced Constipation: A Randomized Controlled Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39699943/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39699943/) |
| 2024 | The effect of foot reflexology on the volume and composition of breast milk in mothers of premature infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit: a randomized controlled trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39643879/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39643879/) |
| 2024 | Effects of acupuncture and foot reflexology on sleep quality in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A clinical trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39754814/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39754814/) |
| 2023 | Determining the Effect of Reflexology on Nausea, Vomiting and Anxiety in Patients with Breast Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Study | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35609525/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35609525/) |
| 2023 | Effectiveness of Breathing Exercises, Foot Reflexology and Massage (BRM) on Maternal and Newborn Outcomes Among Primigravidae in Saudi Arabia: A Randomized Controlled Trial | [https://www.dovepress.com/effectiveness-of-breathing-exercises-foot-reflexology-and-massage-brm--peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IJWH](https://www.dovepress.com/effectiveness-of-breathing-exercises-foot-reflexology-and-massage-brm--peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IJWH) |
| 2023 | Acupuncture and Reflexology for Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Cohort Study | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36154513/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36154513/) |
| 2023 | A randomized clinical trial on the effect of foot reflexology performed in the fourth stage of labor on uterine afterpain | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35062899/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35062899/) |
| 2023 | Comparison of the Effect of Reflexology and Swedish Massage on Restless Legs Syndrome and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: a Randomized Clinical Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35686176/%22](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35686176/%22) |
| 2023 | Improving Sleep Quality in Older Adults: Foot Reflexology or Warm Footbath? A Single-Blind, 6-Week Intervention, Two Group, Randomized Comparative Study | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35201924/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35201924/) |
| 2023 | ‘Reflexology: Exploring the mechanism of action’ | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35613519/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35613519/) |
| 2023 | The impact of foot massage given to postmenopausal women on anxiety, fatigue, and sleep: a randomized-controlled trial | [https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/Abstract/9900/The_impact_of_foot_massage_given_to_postmenopausal.66.aspx](https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/Abstract/9900/The_impact_of_foot_massage_given_to_postmenopausal.66.aspx) |
| 2023 | The effectiveness of reflexology on mental health in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36434907/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36434907/) |
| 2023 | A randomized controlled trial of reflexology effect after abdominal surgery on patient satisfaction, pain and vital signs | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36335059/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36335059/) |
| 2023 | The Effects of Foot Reflexology on Vital Signs: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36147645/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36147645/) |
| 2023 | Integrative Medicine for Pain Management in Oncology: Society for Integrative Oncology–ASCO Guideline | [https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.22.01357](https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.22.01357) |
| 2023 | Comparing the influence of foot reflexology and fasting mimicking diet on quality of life and sleep quality in obesity hypoventilation syndrome | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36173670/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36173670/) |
| 2023 | Effect of Foot Reflexology on Muscle Electrical Activity, Pressure, Plantar Distribution, and Body Sway in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36361426/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36361426/) |
| 2022 | The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Patients With Digestive or Lung Cancer: Randomized Controlled Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34738909/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34738909/) |
| 2022 | The effect of foot reflexology massage on pruritus in hemodialysis patients | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34084828/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34084828/) |
| 2022 | Effect of reflexology on ankle brachial index, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and glycemic control in older adults with diabetes: A randomized controlled trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34237668/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34237668/) |
| 2022 | The effects of reflexology on anxiety, depression and quality of life in patients with gynecological cancers with reference to Watson’s theory of human caring | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34157494/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34157494/) |
| 2022 | Effect of Foot Reflexology on Reduction of Labour Pain Among Primigravida Mothers | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7892334/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7892334/) |
| 2022 | Effects of Reflexology on the Pain Intensity among Patients with Depression after Receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34849356/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34849356/) |
| 2022 | The Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage on Delirium and Sleep Quality Following Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34029674/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34029674/) |
| 2022 | Is Foot Reflexology Effective in Reducing Colic Symptoms in Infants: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33984498/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33984498/) |
| 2022 | Reflexology and meditative practices for symptom management among people with cancer: Results from a sequential multiple assignment randomized trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34515341/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34515341/) |
| 2022 | Aromatherapy Massage vs. Foot Reflexology on the Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome in Female Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34698176/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34698176/) |
| 2022 | Effect of Foot Reflexology on Sexual Function of Patients under Hemodialysis: A Randomized Parallel Controlled Clinical Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34721645/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34721645/) |
| 2022 | Comparison of the Effect of Foot and Palm Reflexology Massage on Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infants under Noninvasive Ventilation | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34818220/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34818220/) |
| 2022 | The Effectiveness of Reflexology Massage to The Reduction of Blood Sugar Level of Elderly with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363141758_The_Effectiveness_of_Reflexology_Massage_to_The_Reduction_of_Blood_Sugar_Level_of_Elderly_with_Type_2_Diabetes_Mellitus/fulltext/63101c2461e4553b95555abb/The-Effectiveness-of-Reflexology-Massage-to-The-Reduction-of-Blood-Sugar-Level-of-Elderly-with-Type-2-Diabetes-Mellitus.pdf?origin=scientificContributions](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363141758_The_Effectiveness_of_Reflexology_Massage_to_The_Reduction_of_Blood_Sugar_Level_of_Elderly_with_Type_2_Diabetes_Mellitus/fulltext/63101c2461e4553b95555abb/The-Effectiveness-of-Reflexology-Massage-to-The-Reduction-of-Blood-Sugar-Level-of-Elderly-with-Type-2-Diabetes-Mellitus.pdf?origin=scientificContributions) |
| 2022 | Reflexology for acute rhinosinusitis – Results from a blinded, early-phase comparative trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35961842/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35961842/) |
| 2022 | Foot Reflexology: Recent Research Trends and Prospects | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9819031/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9819031/) |
| 2022 | A Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Study of Reflexology, Sucrose, and Other Treatments for Needle Procedures in Newborns | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36611469/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36611469/) |
| 2022 | Foot Reflexology: An Intervention for Pain and Nausea Among Inpatients With Cancer | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34533507/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34533507/) |
| 2021 | Caregiver-Delivered Foot Reflexology: Effects on Patients and Caregivers. | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31609870?dopt=Abstract](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31609870?dopt=Abstract) |
| 2021 | Effect of Foot Reflexology on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Sleep after Kidney Transplantation Surgery: A Parallel Randomized Controlled Trial | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7421603/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7421603/) |
| 2021 | Foot reflexology in the management of functional constipation: A systematic review and meta-analysis | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32891277/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32891277/) |
| 2021 | The effect of foot reflexology on fatigue, pain, and sleep quality in lymphoma patients: A clinical trial. | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31669916](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31669916) |
| 2021 | Evaluation of efficacy and feasibility of foot reflexology in children experiencing chronic or persistent pain. | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31358289?dopt=Abstract](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31358289?dopt=Abstract) |
| 2021 | Reflexology as an adjunctive nursing intervention for management of nausea in hemodialysis patients: A randomized clinical trial. | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31383439](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31383439) |
| 2021 | Reflexology as an adjunctive nursing intervention for management of nausea in hemodialysis patients: A randomized clinical trial. | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31383439](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31383439) |
| 2021 | The effect of foot reflexology massage on the stress and neuropathic pain caused by chemotherapy in women with breast cancer | [http://journal.bums.ac.ir/article-1-2517-en.html](http://journal.bums.ac.ir/article-1-2517-en.html) |
| 2021 | A pilot study of parents’ experiences of reflexology treatment for infants with colic in Finland. | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31747081?fbclid=IwAR1n6SAOagUfjI4qUY3YXfeW1fyAteWn8wokjliIt-Y6T_m6iUjoK59Oc6k](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31747081?fbclid=IwAR1n6SAOagUfjI4qUY3YXfeW1fyAteWn8wokjliIt-Y6T_m6iUjoK59Oc6k) |
| 2021 | Effect of foot reflexology on chest pain and anxiety in patients with acute myocardial infarction: A double blind randomized clinical trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33348306/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33348306/) |
| 2021 | Randomized controlled trial of the foot reflexology on pain and anxiety severity during dressing change in burn patients | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32739224/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32739224/) |
| 2021 | A pragmatic case series of clients living with medically diagnosed migraines self-referred to reflexology | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388120311051](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388120311051) |
| 2021 | Effect of pre-cesarean foot reflexology massage on anxiety of primiparous women | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32284448](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32284448) |
| 2021 | Can foot reflexology be a complementary therapy for sleep disturbances? Evidence appraisal through a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33615535/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33615535/) |
| 2021 | Effect of Foot Reflexology Protocol on Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms in Nursing Students: a Pre-Post Pilot Study | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34900066/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34900066/) |
| 2021 | The effects of foot reflexology on pain and physiological indicators in children with leukemia under chemotherapy: a clinical trial study | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34992868/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34992868/) |
| 2021 | Effect of foot reflexology on chest pain and anxiety in patients with acute myocardial infarction: A double blind randomized clinical trial | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388120311713?fbclid=IwAR1oMlrW2V74QjtmDXiwVanBB-g3GkJRBYlnFfy569oDDpz5GnpFzkyVy88](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388120311713?fbclid=IwAR1oMlrW2V74QjtmDXiwVanBB-g3GkJRBYlnFfy569oDDpz5GnpFzkyVy88) |
| 2021 | Nonpharmacological Interventions for Managing Breathlessness in Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Systematic Review | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33211072/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33211072/) |
| 2021 | Effect of Reflexology on the Constipation Status of Elderly People | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32494217/?dopt=Abstract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32494217/?dopt=Abstract) |
| 2020 | Investigating the Effect of Reflexology on the Breast Milk Volume of Preterm Infants’ Mothers. | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30186342?dopt=Abstract](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30186342?dopt=Abstract) |
| 2020 | Effect of Foot Reflexology on Capillary Blood Glucose, Tissue Temperature, and Plantar Pressure of Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2): A Pilot Study | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1556370717301803](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1556370717301803) |
| 2020 | The Efficacy of Foot Reflexology on the Reduction of Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathic Pain | [http://iosrjournals.org/iosr-jnhs/papers/vol7-issue5/Version-9/H0705094455.pdf](http://iosrjournals.org/iosr-jnhs/papers/vol7-issue5/Version-9/H0705094455.pdf) |
| 2020 | The Effect of the Foot Reflection Therapy toward Systolic Blood Pressure in Patients with Primary Hypertension | [https://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/jnc/article/view/17069](https://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/jnc/article/view/17069) |
| 2020 | Comparing the effects of auricular seed acupressure and foot reflexology on neonatal abstinence syndrome: A modified double blind clinical trial | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388118307576?fbclid=IwAR22FjeZkrUGP7esgrt4r0rLnl7hwVlYc1JkiUovKRN99zZujjqklns0r2U](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388118307576?fbclid=IwAR22FjeZkrUGP7esgrt4r0rLnl7hwVlYc1JkiUovKRN99zZujjqklns0r2U) |
| 2020 | The Effect of Foot Reflexology on Hospital Anxiety and Depression in Female Older Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6715326/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6715326/) |
| 2020 | Effect of Foot Reflexology Massage on Pain and Need for Opioid in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Mastectomy after Radiotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. | [https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/ad87/3806eaf5db0756ac7b8dccfa448fd6422263.pdf?_ga=2.23917818.1790187890.1603917363-86211626.1603917363](https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/ad87/3806eaf5db0756ac7b8dccfa448fd6422263.pdf?_ga=2.23917818.1790187890.1603917363-86211626.1603917363) |
| 2020 | Effects of aroma self-foot reflexology on peripheral neuropathy, peripheral skin temperature, anxiety, and depression in gynaecologic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: A randomised controlled trial. | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31473465](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31473465) |
| 2019 | The effects of reflexology on constipation and motor functions in children with cerebral palsy | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187595721730387X](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187595721730387X) |
| 2019 | Fasciatherapy and Reflexology compared to Hypnosis and Music Therapy in Daily Stress Management | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5593310/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5593310/) |
| 2019 | Effect of Reflexology on Infantile Colic | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29676928?dopt=Abstract](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29676928?dopt=Abstract) |
| 2019 | Effects of Reflexology and Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life during Chemotherapy in Gynecologic Cancer Patients. | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29776873](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29776873) |
| 2019 | The effects of reflexology on anxiety and pain in patients after abdominal hysterectomy: A randomised controlled trial | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229917305010](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229917305010) |
| 2019 | Effect of hand and foot surface stroke massage on anxiety and vital signs in patients with acute coronary syndrome: A randomized clinical trial | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29705444?dopt=Abstract](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29705444?dopt=Abstract) |
| 2019 | The Effect of Foot Reflexology on the Anxiety Levels of Women in Labor | [http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/acm.2017.0263](http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/acm.2017.0263) |
| 2019 | The Effects of Reflexology on Fatigue and Anxiety in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29332021?dopt=Abstract](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29332021?dopt=Abstract) |
| 2019 | Analgesic Effects of Reflexology in Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29883188/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29883188/) |
| 2019 | Reflexology: A randomised controlled trial investigating the effects on beta-endorphin, cortisol and pregnancy related stress  | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388117303614](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388117303614) |
| 2018 | Do foot reflexology and relaxation training decrease premenstrual symptoms in adolescent females | [https://www.ijphy.org/index.php/journal/article/view/304](https://www.ijphy.org/index.php/journal/article/view/304) |
| 2018 | Comparing the Effects of Reflexology and Footbath on Sleep Quality in the Elderly: A Controlled Clinical Trial | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4698132/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4698132/) |
| 2018 | Evaluation of the Effect of Reflexology on Pain Control and Analgesic Consumption After Appendectomy | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26401598/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26401598/) |
| 2018 | A comparison of the effects of reflexology and relaxation on pain in women with multiple sclerosis | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26581073](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26581073) |
| 2018 | The effects of two methods of reflexology and stretching exercises on the severity of restless leg syndrome among hemodialysis patients | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4857654/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4857654/) |
| 2018 | Exploring the body through reflexology: Physical behaviors observed during application | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388116300706](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388116300706) |
| 2018 | Foot reflexology in feet impairment of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: randomized trial | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4623722/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4623722/) |
| 2018 | Effect of applying reflexology massage on nitroglycerin-induced migraine-type headache: A placebo-controlled clinical trial. | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30028477](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30028477) |
| 2018 | Reflexology and relaxation on the psychological symptoms in women with multiple sclerosis | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5433640/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5433640/) |
| 2018 | Effect of short-term hand reflexology on anxiety in patients before coronary angiography: A randomized placebo controlled trial | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382017301798](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876382017301798) |
| 2018 | Perspectives on reflexology: A qualitative approach | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5506646/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5506646/) |
| 2018 | Effects of Counselling and Sole Reflexology on Fatigue in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5535443/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5535443/) |
| 2018 | The effect of reflexology on pain perception aspects in nurses with chronic low back pain in Isfahan | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5114793/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5114793/) |
| 2017 | Determination of Efficacy of Reflexology in Managing Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3913279/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3913279/) |
| 2017 | Exploratory study on the efficacy of reflexology for pain threshold and tolerance using an ice-pain experiment and sham TENS control | [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388113000182](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388113000182) |
| 2017 | Reflexology on chronic low back pain | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3696219/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3696219/) |
| 2017 | The Physiological and Biochemical Outcomes Associated with a Reflexology Treatment: A Systematic Review | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4026838/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4026838/) |
| 2017 | The impact of hand reflexology on pain, anxiety and satisfaction during minimally invasive surgery under local anaesthetic: a randomised controlled trial. | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26294281](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26294281) |
| 2016 | Double blind randomised controlled study of the acute (immediate) cardiovascular effects of reflexology in healthy volunteers and cardiac patients | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3373762/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3373762/) |
| 2016 | The Effect of Reflexology on Pain Intensity and Duration of Labor on Primiparas | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3371987/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3371987/) |
| 2016 | The Effects of Reflexology in Reducing the Symptoms of Fatigue in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21114404/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21114404/) |
| 2016 | Effects of reflexology on fibromyalgia symptoms: a multiple case study | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388110000071](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1744388110000071) |
| 2016 | A pilot study of the effectiveness of reflexology in treating idiopathic constipation in women | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20129409](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20129409) |
| 2016 | Reflexology for the treatment of pain in people with multiple sclerosis: a double-blind randomised sham-controlled clinical trial | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19825891](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19825891) |
| 2015 | Effects of reflexotherapy on acute postoperative pain and anxiety among patients with digestive cancer | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18490886/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18490886/) |
| 2015 | The Clinical Efficacy of Reflexology in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia | [http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/acm.2007.0577](http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/acm.2007.0577) |
| 2015 | Partner-delivered reflexology: effects on cancer pain and anxiety | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17562639/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17562639/) |
| 2015 | Self-Foot Reflexology massage on Depression, Stress Responses and Immune Functions of Middle Aged Women | [https://synapse.koreamed.org/search.php?where=aview&id=10.4040/jkan.2006.36.1.179&code=1006JKAN&vmode=FULL](https://synapse.koreamed.org/search.php?where=aview&id=10.4040/jkan.2006.36.1.179&code=1006JKAN&vmode=FULL) |
| 2014 | The effects of foot reflexology on nausea, vomiting and fatigue of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15778569/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15778569/) |
| 2014 | Use of reflexology foot massage to reduce anxiety in hospitalized cancer patients in chemotherapy treatment: methodology and outcomes | [http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2934.2006.00557.x/full](http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2934.2006.00557.x/full) |
| 2013 | Effectiveness of foot reflexology on cramp in hemodialysis patients | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1561541309601381](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1561541309601381) |
| 2012 | Reflexology treatment relieves symptoms of multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled study | [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10606828_Reflexology_treatment_relieves_symptoms_of_multiple_sclerosis_A_randomized_controlled_study](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10606828_Reflexology_treatment_relieves_symptoms_of_multiple_sclerosis_A_randomized_controlled_study) |
| 2012 | Randomised controlled trial of reflexology for menopausal symptoms | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12269681/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12269681/) |
| 2011 | A single-blind trial of reflexology for irritable bowel syndrome | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1314196/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1314196/) |
| 2010 | A blinded investigation into the accuracy of reflexology charts | [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229900903807](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229900903807) |
| 2010 | Foot massage. A nursing intervention to modify the distressing symptoms of pain and nausea in patients hospitalized with cancer | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10851775/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10851775/) |
| 2009 | The Effects of Foot Reflexology on Anxiety and Pain in Patients with Breast and Lung Cancer | [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Abbas_Tavakoli/publication/12653792_The_effects_of_foot_reflexology_on_anxiety_and_pain_in_patients_with_breast_and_lung_cancer/links/558d5b7e08aeadd5836dd3dc/The-effects-of-foot-reflexology-on-anxiety-and-pain-in-patients-with-breast-and-lung-cancer.pdf](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Abbas_Tavakoli/publication/12653792_The_effects_of_foot_reflexology_on_anxiety_and_pain_in_patients_with_breast_and_lung_cancer/links/558d5b7e08aeadd5836dd3dc/The-effects-of-foot-reflexology-on-anxiety-and-pain-in-patients-with-breast-and-lung-cancer.pdf) |
| 2009 | Does reflexology impact on cancer patients’ quality of life? | [https://journals.rcni.com/nursing-standard/does-reflexology-impact-on-cancer-patients-quality-of-life-ns2000.04.14.31.33.c2817](https://journals.rcni.com/nursing-standard/does-reflexology-impact-on-cancer-patients-quality-of-life-ns2000.04.14.31.33.c2817) |
| 2008 | Alternative and complementary medicine in Canadian medical schools: a survey | [http://www.cmaj.ca/content/160/6/816.full.pdf+html?sid=c52fccd3-7c9f-429d-be96-11d7d83848ac](http://www.cmaj.ca/content/160/6/816.full.pdf+html?sid=c52fccd3-7c9f-429d-be96-11d7d83848ac) |
| 2008 | Randomized Controlled Study of Premenstrual Symptoms Treated With Ear, Hand, and Foot Reflexology | [http://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/abstract/1993/12000/randomized_controlled_study_of_premenstrual.5.aspx](http://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/abstract/1993/12000/randomized_controlled_study_of_premenstrual.5.aspx) |
| 2007 | The Effect of Reflexology on Immunological Parameters of People Living with HIV | [https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/imr.2024.0011](https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/imr.2024.0011) |
| 2006 | Effects of Reflexology on Anorexia and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial | [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39100404/](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39100404/) |
| 2006 | Effect of Foot Reflexology Intervention on Depression, Anxiety, and Sleep Quality in Adults: A Meta-Analysis and Metaregression of Randomized Controlled Trials | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7512096/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7512096/) |
| 2005 | Reflexology in the management of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy: A pilot randomized controlled trial | [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1462388917302405](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1462388917302405) |
| 2004 | The Effect of Reflexology on Chemotherapy-induced Nausea, Vomiting, and Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5473096/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5473096/) |
| 2003 | Reflexology Trial with Patients with Advanced-Stage Breast Cancer | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3576031/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3576031/) |
| 2002 | Alterations in the Th1/Th2 balance in breast cancer patients using reflexology and scalp massage | [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3490382/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3490382/) |
| 2002 | The effects of foot reflexology on blood pressure and heart rate: A randomized clinical trial in stage‐2 hypertensive patients | [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jch.14103](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jch.14103) |
| 2000 | What Does the Research Say about Reflexology? | [https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/reflexology/what-does-research-say-about-refloxology](https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/reflexology/what-does-research-say-about-refloxology) |
| 2000 | Legal Status of Traditional Medicine and Complementary/Alternative Medicine: A Worldwide Review | [https://extranet.who.int/iris/restricted/bitstream/10665/42452/1/WHO_EDM_TRM_2001.2_eng.pdf](https://extranet.who.int/iris/restricted/bitstream/10665/42452/1/WHO_EDM_TRM_2001.2_eng.pdf) |
| 2000 | A Study of the Effects of Reflexology on Migraine Headaches | [http://gtesta.tripod.com/Dissertationall.htm](http://gtesta.tripod.com/Dissertationall.htm) |