AcupressureNCT04435002
The Effect of Acupressure on Fatigue in Individuals With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A study testing Acupressure in people with Acupressure and Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a common problem in society. The treatment of this problem is limited. Acupressure is a treatment method that has become widespread and promising in recent years. For this purpose, the effect of acupressure treatment on chronic fatigue syndrome was investigated. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Acupressure, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Complementary Therapies
- What is being tested?
- Acupressure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 39 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 9 May 2020to 1 Feb 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 45 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 20-45 year old
- Not using any medical treatment,
- Not being included in any physiotherapy program in the last 3 months,
- Does not have any systemic disease,
- Spending at least 4 hours at the computer or desk during the work
Who cannot join
- Fibromyalgia
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Open Wound
- Skin Failure
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a common problem in society. The treatment of this problem is limited. Acupressure is a treatment method that has become widespread and promising in recent years. For this purpose, the effect of acupressure treatment on chronic fatigue syndrome was investigated.
Read the detailed description
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of acupressure technique in individuals with chronic symptoms. In our study, individuals participating in the study will be randomized by the physiotherapist who has received the training of acupressure therapy. The study will be done for a total of 10 sessions for 4 weeks. Individuals' fatigue levels will be measured by Fatigue Severity Scale, their quality of life will be measured by Short Form-36 and depression levels by Beck Depression Inventory. Evaluations will be made at the beginning and at the end of the treatment.
- Conditions
- Acupressure, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Complementary Therapies, Quality of Life, Depression
- Being tested
- Acupressure
- Keywords
- Acupressure, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic,, Complementary Therapies
- Medical subject headings
- Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Depression
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
AcupressureOther
Acupressure technics applied to (Liv- 4 , Ht-7 Bilateral, Liv-3 Bilateral, Anmian Bilateral, Yin-Tang unilateral ve Sp-6 Bilateral)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | For 9 different points acupressure technique applied to this group for 4 weeks Receives: Other: Acupressure |
| Control Group | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Fatigue Severity Scale
Min Score:9 Max:63 Greater score shows greater fatigue
Measured: 5 min
Secondary outcomes (2)
Beck Depression Inventory
Measured: 15 min
Short Form-36 questionnaire
Measured: 15 min
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Jun 2020
- Study start9 May 2020
- Primary completion9 Dec 2020
- Study completion1 Feb 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AcupressureStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Model description
- Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, dogukan kurc, Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04435002
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 10840098-604.01.01.E.16104
- Status last verified
- Jun 2020
- First submitted
- 15 Jun 2020
- Last updated
- 4 Nov 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: Not decided yet
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Nov 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Acupressure on Fatigue in Individuals With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04435002
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 10840098-604.01.01.E.16104
- Conditions
- Acupressure, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Complementary Therapies, Quality of Life, Depression
- Keywords
- Acupressure, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic,, Complementary Therapies
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 May 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 9 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Feb 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Jun 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a common problem in society. The treatment of this problem is limited. Acupressure is a treatment method that has become widespread and promising in recent years. For this purpose, the effect of acupressure treatment on chronic fatigue syndrome was investigated.
Detailed description
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of acupressure technique in individuals with chronic symptoms. In our study, individuals participating in the study will be randomized by the physiotherapist who has received the training of acupressure therapy. The study will be done for a total of 10 sessions for 4 weeks. Individuals' fatigue levels will be measured by Fatigue Severity Scale, their quality of life will be measured by Short Form-36 and depression levels by Beck Depression Inventory. Evaluations will be made at the beginning and at the end of the treatment.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Other: AcupressureFor 9 different points acupressure technique applied to this group for 4 weeks |
| Control Group | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 20-45 year old
- Not using any medical treatment,
- Not being included in any physiotherapy program in the last 3 months,
- Does not have any systemic disease,
- Spending at least 4 hours at the computer or desk during the work
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Fibromyalgia
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Open Wound
- Skin Failure
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| AcupressureAcupressure technics applied to (Liv- 4 , Ht-7 Bilateral, Liv-3 Bilateral, Anmian Bilateral, Yin-Tang unilateral ve Sp-6 Bilateral) | Other | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Fatigue Severity Scale
Time frame: 5 min
Min Score:9 Max:63 Greater score shows greater fatigue
2 secondary outcomes
Beck Depression Inventory
Time frame: 15 min
Short Form-36 questionnaire
Time frame: 15 min
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Nov 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. Not decided yet
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Acupressure in people with Acupressure and Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Nov 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Fatigue Severity Scale (time frame: 5 min). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Nov 2026.