Clinical trials: Acupressure
Reflexology, Hypertension, Acupressure, Traditional Medicine
Effect of Foot Reflexology on Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Hypertension (HT) has been known for its prominent risk of cardiovascular events. Although there are various pharmacological choices, many patients fail to adhere with them.
- Trial name
- NCT04516005
- Testing
- foot reflexology
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Khon Kaen University
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Self-administered Acupressure in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
The proposed research is to determine the clinical efficacy and neurobiological mechanisms of acupressure analgesia in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD).
- Trial name
- NCT07875777
- Testing
- Verum Acupressure (using AcuWand)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment - aMCI
The Effect of Electroacupuncture Treatment on Cognitive Function in Adults With Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment
Background: Amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) is a prevalent condition, often regarded as the transitional phase between normal cognitive aging and early Alzheimer\'s disease.
- Trial name
- NCT06626828
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Baptist University
Menopausal Symptom, Quality of Life
The Effect of Acupressure Applied to Menopausal Women on Menopausal Symptoms and Quality of Life
In this randomized controlled study, it was aimed to determine the effect of acupressure on menopausal symptoms and quality of life and the relationship between menopausal symptoms and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT04837729
- Testing
- Acupressure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Myopia
Auricular Acupressure Reduces Rebound Effects After Discontinuation of Atropine
0.01% atropine is an effective measure for controlling myopia in children and is widely used in Asia for this purpose. However, there is a phenomenon of rebound and worsening of myopia after discontinuation of the medication.
- Trial name
- NCT07129889
- Testing
- gradual withdrawal of medication, Auricular acupressure
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Ningbo Eye Hospital
Tension-Type Headache
Comparing the Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression on Tension Type Headache
Headaches are the main health problem as one of the prevalent type of all symptoms in the world population. Among different types of headaches, the most prevailing primary headache in general population is Tension-type headache…
- Trial name
- NCT05496010
- Testing
- Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ziauddin University
Smoking
Combination of Acupuncture, Auricular Acupressure and Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation
The aims of this study include: (1) to evaluate whether a combined smoking cessation treatment of acupuncture, auricular acupressure, and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is more effective in improving smoking cessation rates…
- Trial name
- acupuncture (NCT06931054)
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Nicotine Replacement therapy, Smoking cessation counseling
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Schizophrenia, Obesity
The Effectiveness Of Auricular Acupressure On Body Weight Parameters On Patients With Schizophrenia
The purpose of this study is to examine whether auricular acupressure is effective in reducing body weight, waist circumference, or lipid profile.
- Trial name
- NCT01167348
- Testing
- auricular acupressure
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- TsaoTun Psychiatric Center, Department of Health, Taiwan
Breast Engorgement, Lactation Disorders
Auricular Therapy and Basic Care for Blocked Milk Ducts After Cesarean Delivery
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether auricular acupressure combined with basic care can improve symptoms in postpartum women with blocked milk ducts after cesarean delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT07561099
- Testing
- Auricular Acupressure, Basic Breast Care
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Constipation
The Effect of Acupressure in Improving Constipation Among Inpatients in Neurology Departments
As a form of non-invasive auxiliary care, Traditional Chinese Medicine acupressure can prevent constipation, reduce medication for constipation, save medical costs, and alleviate constipation among inpatients in neurology…
- Trial name
- NCT05612646
- Testing
- Acupressure, routine nursing and fake acupressure
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Acute Pain, Injection
The Effect of Acupressure (GB30) on Ventrogluteal Intramuscular Injection Pain
Acupressure is an ancient manual therapy which fingers are used to press key points on the body. These points are the same with acupuncture points but in contrast to acupuncture, acupressure uses gentle but firm pressure with…
- Conditions
- Acute Pain, Injection, Needle Phobia
- Trial name
- NCT03553901
- Testing
- Acupressure
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Episiotomy Wound, Pain
The Effects of Acupressure Applied to the Primiparous During Episiotomy
This study was conducted to determine the effects of acupressure applied during episiotomy repair on pain and anxiety levels of the primiparous.
- Conditions
- Episiotomy Wound, Pain, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT06552104
- Testing
- ACUPRESSURE APPLI ACUPRESSURE APPLICATION
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Esra SABANCI BARANSEL
Sleep Quality, Occupational Burnout
Establishment of Sleep Quality, Physical and Mental Health and Occupational Burnout Management Model for Shift Nursing Staff and Evaluation of Its Effectiveness
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the personal characteristics and work characteristics of shift nurses and occupational burnout, sleep quality and physical and mental health.
- Trial name
- NCT04423328
- Testing
- acupressure
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Acupressure
The Efficacy of P6 Acupressure in Reducing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Craniotomy
The aim of this study is to investigate if P6 acupressure may reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting in neurosurgical patients undergoing craniotomy.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Acupressure, Craniotomy
- Trial name
- NCT01617837
- Testing
- P6 acupressure band
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Tinnitus, Subjective
Safety and Efficacy of Acupressure Applied Through ForgTin© in Patients With Tinnitus
The main objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the medical product ForgTin with regard to the impairment and change in the sensation of tinnitus (volume, frequency, psychological stress).
- Trial name
- NCT04623957
- Testing
- ForgTin©
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Pansatori GmbH
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
Myofascial Trigger Points, Neck Pain
Comparison of Suboccipital Release and Muscle Energy Technique in Subjects With Mechanical Neck Pain and Forward Head Posture
This study will compare two physiotherapy treatments for adults with long-lasting neck pain and tender muscle spots, called trigger points, in the upper trapezius muscle between the neck and shoulder.
- Trial name
- METvsSOR (NCT07868497)
- Testing
- Spray and Stretch Technique, Sustained Pressure Technique, Conventional Physiotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- King Edward Medical University
Neck Pain
Comparison of Ischemic Compression Therapy and Kinesiotaping in Chronic Neck Pain
Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of ischemic compression (IC) and kinesio taping (KT) treatments on blood flow, tissue stiffness and thickness, pain, and joint range of motion on the upper trapezius…
- Trial name
- NCT04968769
- Testing
- ischemic compression, kinesio taping, exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Auricular Point Acupressure: Examining the Scientific Underpinnings of Pain Relief
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)-numbness, burning and stunning pain distributed in hands and feet-is a major challenge among cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03634527
- Testing
- Auricular Point Acupressure, Control Auricular Point Acupressure-
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Postoperative Vomiting, Nausea
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting and Acupuncture/Acupressure
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) remain a significant challenge in the investigators practice. However, pharmaceutical prophylaxis can imply unpleasant adverse effects.
- Trial name
- NCT00965367
- Testing
- Acustimulation
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- National Research Centre of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Norway