AcupressureNCT05473845
The Effect of Acupressure and Reiki on Pain and Fatigue Levels
A study testing Acupressure intervention and Reiki intervention in people with Acupressure and Cancer Pain, run by Mardin Artuklu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This research was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of levels of pain and fatigue of acupressure and Reiki application on cancer patients receiving palliative care. The research was a single-blind, repeated measures, randomized controlled study. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Acupressure, Cancer Pain, Fatigue
- What is being tested?
- Acupressure intervention and Reiki intervention
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 156 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 11 Feb 2022to 21 Jul 2022
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- having a diagnosis of third or fourth-stage cancer,
- being aged 18 years or older,
- having had pain for at least one month in connection with cancer treatment or the symptoms of the disease,
- using NSAII or non-opioid analgesics,
- having a status of 3 or more on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS),
- having a score of 0-3 on the ECOG-PS scale
Who cannot join
- having a diagnosis of first or second-stage cancer,
- being aged less than 18 years,
- having bone or brain metastasis,
- using opioid analgesics,
- having a status of less than 3 on the NPRS,
- having a status of between 4 and 5 on the ECOG-PS scale
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Acupressure and Reiki on Pain and Fatigue Levels in Cancer Patients Receiving Palliative Care
This research was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of levels of pain and fatigue of acupressure and Reiki application on cancer patients receiving palliative care. The research was a single-blind, repeated measures, randomized controlled study. Research data were collected between February and July 2022. The research sample consisted of acupressure and Reiki application groups and a control group with 52 patients in each group, a total of 156 patients. Data was collected by means of a Patient Description Form, an Analgesic Follow-up Form, the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status Scale, the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and the Brief Fatigue Inventory.
- Conditions
- Acupressure, Cancer Pain, Fatigue
- Being tested
- Acupressure intervention, Reiki intervention
- Medical subject headings
- Cancer Pain, Fatigue
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Acupressure interventionProcedure or surgery
Acupressure
Reiki interventionProcedure or surgery
Reiki
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Acupressure | Experimental | Acupressure intervention Receives: Procedure: Acupressure intervention |
| Reiki | Experimental | Reiki intervention Receives: Procedure: Reiki intervention |
| Control | No intervention | No intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
A score of 0 indicates no pain, 1-3 slight pain, 4-6 moderate pain, and 7-10 severe pain .
Measured: on the second day of the starting week
Brief Fatigue Inventory
It is scored between 0 and 10.
Measured: on the second day of the starting week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Jul 2022
- Study start11 Feb 2022
- Primary completion21 Jul 2022
- Study completion21 Jul 2022
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
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 156 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Mardin Artuklu University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, HEDİYE UTLİ, Mardin Artuklu University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05473845
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HUTLİ
- Status last verified
- Jul 2022
- First submitted
- 21 Jul 2022
- Last updated
- 26 Jul 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Jul 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Acupressure and Reiki on Pain and Fatigue Levels in Cancer Patients Receiving Palliative Care
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05473845
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HUTLİ
- Conditions
- Acupressure, Cancer Pain, Fatigue
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 156 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Mardin Artuklu UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 11 Feb 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 21 Jul 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 21 Jul 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Jul 2022 (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.
This research was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of levels of pain and fatigue of acupressure and Reiki application on cancer patients receiving palliative care. The research was a single-blind, repeated measures, randomized controlled study. Research data were collected between February and July 2022. The research sample consisted of acupressure and Reiki application groups and a control group with 52 patients in each group, a total of 156 patients. Data was collected by means of a Patient Description Form, an Analgesic Follow-up Form, the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status Scale, the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and the Brief Fatigue Inventory.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Acupressure | Experimental | Procedure: Acupressure interventionAcupressure intervention |
| Reiki | Experimental | Procedure: Reiki interventionReiki intervention |
| Control | No intervention | –No intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- having a diagnosis of third or fourth-stage cancer,
- being aged 18 years or older,
- having had pain for at least one month in connection with cancer treatment or the symptoms of the disease,
- using NSAII or non-opioid analgesics,
- having a status of 3 or more on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS),
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- having a diagnosis of first or second-stage cancer,
- being aged less than 18 years,
- having bone or brain metastasis,
- using opioid analgesics,
- having a status of less than 3 on the NPRS,
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acupressure interventionAcupressure | Procedure or surgery | Acupressure |
| Reiki interventionReiki | Procedure or surgery | Reiki |
Primary outcome
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Time frame: on the second day of the starting week
A score of 0 indicates no pain, 1-3 slight pain, 4-6 moderate pain, and 7-10 severe pain .
Brief Fatigue Inventory
Time frame: on the second day of the starting week
It is scored between 0 and 10.
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 26 Jul 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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 intervention and Reiki intervention in people with Acupressure and Cancer Pain, run by Mardin Artuklu University 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 6 inclusion and 6 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 26 Jul 2022. 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?
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (time frame: on the second day of the starting week). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 26 Jul 2022.