Clinical trials: Acupressure
Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Self-Administered Relaxing Acupressure to Reduce Fatigue in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
This clinical trial tests the feasibility of self-administered relaxing acupressure on fatigue in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT06442891
- Testing
- Acupressure Therapy, Internet-Based Intervention, Interview
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
The Effect of Acupressure on Dyspnea and Anxiety Levels
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of acupressure applied to individuals with COPD on dyspnea and anxiety. It is important for the transfer of nonpharmacological methods to clinical applications.
- Trial name
- nursing (NCT06752915)
- Testing
- acupressure application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- ÇİĞDEM ERGİN
Acute Pain
Effects of Acupressure and Foot Massage on Pain During Heel Lancing in Neonates
Aim: The study was aimed to identifying the effects of foot massage and acupressure on pain during heel lancing in neonates. Methods: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial was performed in a university hospital in Turkey…
- Trial name
- NCT03906552
- Testing
- nonpharmalogocial methods
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 139 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Adiyaman University Research Hospital
Pain, Acute, Breathing, Mouth
Combined Acupressure Effects on Post-Thoracotomy Pain and Lung Volume
Pain is a subjective, sensory and emotionally unpleasant experience resulting from real or hidden injuries in tissues. The pain experience is a subjective and unique experience in physiological and psychological terms and is the…
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Breathing, Mouth, Relaxation; Diaphragm, Cough
- Trial name
- NCT07411417
- Testing
- Acupressure group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Özgül Aydemir
Pediatric Cancer, Nausea With Vomiting Chemotherapy-Induced
The Effect of Acupressure Chemotherapy-related Nausea Vomiting in Children
This study is carried out to evaluate and compare the efficiency of acupressure practice applied with pressure or sea-band and their placebo on managing the acute nausea-vomiting symptoms developing due to chemotherapy in…
- Trial name
- NCT04651608
- Testing
- manuel acupressure, sea-band acupressure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Malocclusion
Comparison of Acupressure, Ibuprofen, and Chewing Gum for the Management of Post-Archwire Orthodontic Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out which method works best to reduce pain after braces are adjusted for the first time (when the first archwire is placed).
- Trial name
- NCT07638644
- Testing
- Acupressure, Ibuprofen 400 mg (if necessary), Chewing Gum
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahria University
Obesity, Childhood
Effects of Auricular Acupressure Versus Intermittent Dietary Restriction in Children With Gastric Heat and Dampness Obstruction
This is a three-month randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of auricular acupressure versus Intermittent carbohydrate restriction on cardiometabolic risk in obese children with gastric heat and dampness…
- Trial name
- NCT05847478
- Testing
- Auricular acupressure of traditional Chinese Medicine, Intermittent low carbohydrate diet, Health education
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Premature
Study of Applying Acupressure in Low-birth Weight Premature
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of acupressure application in very low birth weight premature.
- Trial name
- NCT03061968
- Testing
- acupressure
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Li-Li Chen
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Auricular Acupressure (AA) For Overweight/Obese Adolescent and Young Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ( PCOS)
The purpose of this trial is to investigate the effect and safety of auricular acupressure on adolescent and young women with PCOS.
- Trial name
- NCT02326714
- Testing
- Auricular acupressure
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine
PreTerm Neonate, Pulmonary Complications
Effects of Acupressure on Physiological Indicators, Oxygen Demand and Length of Hospital Stay in Premature Infants With Pulmonary Infiltration
In 2020, 11.6% of newborns are delivered prematurely in Taiwan. Excessive sputum is a common symptom of respiratory complications in premature infants.
- Trial name
- NCT07187232
- Testing
- massage acupoints, Routine care
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Changhua Christian Hospital
Autism, Food Allergies
Treatment of Autistic Children Using NAET Procedures
1. Purpose of this study is to determine whether NAET procedures are effective in the treatment of children with allergy-related autism spectrum disorders in restoring their verbal and nonverbal communication. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00277407
- Testing
- NAET with acupressure and/or chiropractic procedures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Nambudripad's Allergy Research Foundation
Nausea and Vomiting, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Acupressure in Preventing Nausea and Vomiting in Young Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Using acupressure wrist bands to press and stimulate nerves at an acupressure point on the inside of the wrist may help control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00310063
- Testing
- acupressure therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Myopia
The Efficacy and Safety of Periocular Acupoint Stimulation on Myopia Progression in Children
Myopia is widely one of the three commonly detected refractive errors. Myopia is usually managed by correction through glasses or contact lenses. Other alternative available include surgery, drugs and acupuncture.
- Trial name
- NCT02064660
- Testing
- massager
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Korean Medicine Hospital of Pusan National University
Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Improving Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Children With Leukemia: A Study of Transcutaneous Acupoints Electrical Stimulation and Auricular Acupressure Interventions
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of Transcutaneous Acupoints Electrical Stimulation (TAES) and Auricular Acupressure (AA) on subject CIPN symptoms, sensory function, motor and physical function…
- Trial name
- NCT07279818
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Acupoints Electrical Stimulation (TAES), Auricular Acupressure (AA), No intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Acupressure and Acupuncture as an Intervention With Children With Autism II
The purpose of this study is to see if children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will tolerate an acupressure and acupuncture intervention twice weekly over a 3 month period of time that targets regulatory and behavioral…
- Trial name
- NCT00935701
- Testing
- Acupressure and Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Central Nervous System Tumor, Pediatric, Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
Acupressure in Controlling Nausea in Young Patients Receiving Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Acupressure wristbands may prevent or reduce nausea and caused by chemotherapy. It is not yet known whether standard care is more effective with or without acupressure wristbands in controlling acute and delayed…
- Conditions
- Central Nervous System Tumor, Pediatric, Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting, Unspecified Childhood Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- SCUSF1202 (NCT01346267)
- Testing
- Real Acupressure Band
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 187 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Meniscus Tear
Addressing Kinesiophobia in Post-Meniscoplasty Patients Through Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training and Acupressure
The objective of this clinical trial is to determine whether progressive muscle relaxation training and acupressure can reduce kinesiophobia (fear of movement) in patients recovering from meniscoplasty surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT06409715
- Testing
- Enhanced Care with PMRT and Acupressure, standard care
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Gansu University of Chinese Medicine
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting \(PONV\)Acuppressure
P6 Acupressure Band for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children
Nausea and vomiting after surgery are one of the most common side effects of general anaesthesia. Pressure at P6 acupuncture point around wrist area using acupressure band has been proven to reduce nausea and vomiting in adult.
- Trial name
- NCT06046027
- Testing
- Accupressure band
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
Iatrogenic Withdrawal Syndrome
Jackson Pediatric Acupressure for Opioid Tapering
This intervention pilot feasibility study will assess the impact of auricular acupressure as an additional non-pharmacologic therapy for infants at risk for developing Iatrogenic Withdrawal Syndrome (IWS) in the Pediatric Cardiac…
- Trial name
- NCT05025384
- Testing
- Acupressure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Acupressure
Regulation of Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma Patients by Acupressure
The purpose of this clinical trial is to implement acupressure twice daily and monitor the changes in intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with different levels of glaucoma.
- Trial name
- NCT05898997
- Testing
- Acupressure
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital