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Is there a specific hemodynamic effect in reflexology? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

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Investigation

Can foot reflexology treat organs through mapped reflex zones?

Challenges

A systematic review of randomized reflexology trials found little convincing evidence for a specific treatment-related hemodynamic effect because most studies did not adequately separate mapped-zone effects from nonspecific massage effects.

Directly relevant to the claim that stimulation of mapped zones specifically changes blood supply to corresponding organs.

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