The Effect of Self-Acupressure Application on Pain, Fatigue and Sleep Quality in Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

NCT ID: NCT04930341

Last Updated: 2023-08-31

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-06-15

Study Completion Date

2021-10-27

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to examine the effect of Self-Acupressure application on pain, fatigue and sleep quality in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

Detailed Description

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Self-Acupressur application will improve pain, fatigue and sleep quality in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

Conditions

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Cancer

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

This study is an experimental study with pre-test and post-test control groups
Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants
Single (Participant) Self-Acupressure and control group

Study Groups

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Self-Acupressure

Each application to the acupressure points (H17, L14, ST36, SP6) will be done in 2 minutes and right and left)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Self-Acupressure

Intervention Type OTHER

Acupressure is a therapy method performed with an instrument or hand, fingertip, palm, elbow, knee, thumb relaxation and wrist bands on various points representing the waist organs in order to ensure the continuation and balance of the energy in our body.

Control group

Routine maintenance will be applied

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Self-Acupressure

Acupressure is a therapy method performed with an instrument or hand, fingertip, palm, elbow, knee, thumb relaxation and wrist bands on various points representing the waist organs in order to ensure the continuation and balance of the energy in our body.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* To have received at least one course of adjuvant chemotherapy before,
* Not having a psychiatric diagnosis,
* Being an early stage cancer patient
* To be able to communicate adequately
* Not having psychiatric problems
* Volunteering to participate in research

Exclusion Criteria

* None
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Zülfünaz ÖZER

PhD., Assistant Prof

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Zülfünaz ÖZER, PhD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

Locations

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Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Faculty of Health Sciences

Istanbul, Küçükçekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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He Y, Guo X, May BH, Zhang AL, Liu Y, Lu C, Mao JJ, Xue CC, Zhang H. Clinical Evidence for Association of Acupuncture and Acupressure With Improved Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Oncol. 2020 Feb 1;6(2):271-278. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2019.5233.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 31855257 (View on PubMed)

Dogan N, Tasci S. The Effects of Acupressure on Quality of Life and Dyspnea in Lung Cancer: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Altern Ther Health Med. 2020 Jan;26(1):49-56.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 31221935 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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2308

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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