The Effects of Intra Operative Hand Reflexology for Patients Receiving Out Patient Vein Surgery
Pain, Anxiety

About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Pain focused on measuring Randomised controlled trial, Pain, Anxiety, Ambulatory surgery, Hand massage, Local anaesthetic
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- To be aged between 18 and 80
- To be able to give informed consent
- To be receiving, endovenous laser ablation or phlebectomies for the treatment of varicose veins
- To have a good understanding of written and spoken English.
- To arrive at the clinic with sufficient time before their procedure to give consent and complete the questionnaire (>20 mins)
Exclusion Criteria:
-To be aged under 18 or over 80
Sites / Locations
- The Whiteley Clinic at the Wimpole Clinic
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Hand Reflexology
Control
Participants in this condition will receive hand reflexology, performed by a trained reflexologist during their treatment. This will be in addition to usual standard care therefore the surgeon will speak to the participant occasionally to ensure they are comfortable.
Participants in condition will form the control group for the study. They will receive usual standard care during treatment which will involve the surgeon speaking to them occasionally to ensure that they are comfortable.