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
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-06-15
2021-10-27
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
SINGLE
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)
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.
Control group
Routine maintenance will be applied
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* 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
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Zülfünaz ÖZER
PhD., Assistant Prof
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)
Countries
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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.
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.
Other Identifiers
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2308
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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