Foot massage with scented oils for diabetes nerve pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether foot massages with scented oils (aromatherapy) can reduce nerve pain in people with type 2 diabetes. If you have burning, shooting, or tingling pain in your feet, this gentle therapy might help you feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have type 2 diabetes.
- You score 4 or higher on a standard pain questionnaire (this means you have neuropathic pain).
- You don't have any leg or foot problems that would make foot massage unsafe (like open wounds, poor circulation, or blood clots).
- You are able to answer questions and speak Turkish.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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