The Effectiveness of Acupressure on the Physiological and Psychological Improvement of Patients Undergoing Local Anesthesia
NCT ID: NCT06681519
Last Updated: 2024-11-08
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Basic Information
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ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NA
120 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-09-01
2025-06-01
Brief Summary
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Objective: To assess the effectiveness of acupressure on reducing pain and anxiety, and enhancing physiological outcomes in local anaesthesia patients.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with adult patients under local anaesthesia. The experimental group received acupressure at specific points (Hegu LI4 and Shenmen HT7), while the control group received standard care. Pain, anxiety, and autonomic function were measured before and after the intervention using IBMSPSS version 20.0 for analysis.
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Detailed Description
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Outpatient surgeries with local anesthesia allow patients to return home the same day but can often lead to pain and anxiety. Although opioids are frequently used for pain management, concerns about allergies and side effects prompt the search for safer alternatives. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) suggests that stimulating acupoints along the body's meridian system can promote the flow of qi, energy, and blood, potentially alleviating various ailments. This study investigates whether acupressure can effectively reduce pain, anxiety, and improve physiological outcomes in patients undergoing local anesthesia.
Objective: To determine if acupressure can reduce pain and anxiety while improving physiological outcomes in patients receiving local anesthesia.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with adults undergoing local anesthesia. The experimental group received acupressure on the Hegu (LI4) and Shenmen (HT7) points, while the control group received standard care. Pain, anxiety, and autonomic function were measured before and after the intervention, analyzed using IBM SPSS version 20.0.
Additional Context: Distraction techniques, including VR, music, videos, breathing exercises, vibration stimulation, and acupressure with hand-held pressure balls, have been shown to help patients manage pain and anxiety during procedures. This study uses acupressure and pressure balls to create a positive psychological model for managing stress, fear, and anxiety, potentially helping patients adopt a better mental approach toward surgery.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
Details of the intervention model: If different intervention approaches or multiple intervention groups are involved, you can describe the details of each intervention group. For example: "The experimental group received specific acupoint massage (Hegu LI4, Shenmen HT7), and the control group received standard care."
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PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Group 1
Acupoint pressure Group 1relieves pain and anxiety pain .
Experimental Group 1 - Acupoint Pressure Experimental Group 2 - Pressure Ball Control Group - Conventional Treatment
Interventions Group 1 - Acupoint Pressure Group 2 - Hand-Held Pressure Ball Control Group 3 - Conventional Treatment Other Names: Stress ball holding, acupoint pressure, conventional treatment
Description: Before the intervention, subjects completed a pre-test. Afterward, they assumed a relaxed, comfortable lying position. The examiner applied acupoint pressure at four specific points: Hegu (LI4), Shenmen (HT7), Neiguan (PC6), and Zhongchong (PC9).
The technique involves using the thumb pad to apply circular and vertical pressure on each acupoint, with the other four fingers stabilizing against the skin to ensure even pressure. The pressure is gradually increased from light to moderate until the patient experiences sensations of soreness, numbness, or swelling, commonly described as deqi (Ye Meiling et al., 2020).
Each acupoint is pressed vertically for 3 seconds, then rotated clockwise at a rate of 2-3 rotations per second for another 3 second
Group 2
Holding a pressure ball Group 2reduces pain and anxiety pain.
Experimental Group 1 - Acupoint Pressure Experimental Group 2 - Pressure Ball Control Group - Conventional Treatment
Interventions Group 1 - Acupoint Pressure Group 2 - Hand-Held Pressure Ball Control Group 3 - Conventional Treatment Other Names: Stress ball holding, acupoint pressure, conventional treatment
Description: Before the intervention, subjects completed a pre-test. Afterward, they assumed a relaxed, comfortable lying position. The examiner applied acupoint pressure at four specific points: Hegu (LI4), Shenmen (HT7), Neiguan (PC6), and Zhongchong (PC9).
The technique involves using the thumb pad to apply circular and vertical pressure on each acupoint, with the other four fingers stabilizing against the skin to ensure even pressure. The pressure is gradually increased from light to moderate until the patient experiences sensations of soreness, numbness, or swelling, commonly described as deqi (Ye Meiling et al., 2020).
Each acupoint is pressed vertically for 3 seconds, then rotated clockwise at a rate of 2-3 rotations per second for another 3 second
Group 3
conventional group 3 treatmente.
Experimental Group 1 - Acupoint Pressure Experimental Group 2 - Pressure Ball Control Group - Conventional Treatment
Interventions Group 1 - Acupoint Pressure Group 2 - Hand-Held Pressure Ball Control Group 3 - Conventional Treatment Other Names: Stress ball holding, acupoint pressure, conventional treatment
Description: Before the intervention, subjects completed a pre-test. Afterward, they assumed a relaxed, comfortable lying position. The examiner applied acupoint pressure at four specific points: Hegu (LI4), Shenmen (HT7), Neiguan (PC6), and Zhongchong (PC9).
The technique involves using the thumb pad to apply circular and vertical pressure on each acupoint, with the other four fingers stabilizing against the skin to ensure even pressure. The pressure is gradually increased from light to moderate until the patient experiences sensations of soreness, numbness, or swelling, commonly described as deqi (Ye Meiling et al., 2020).
Each acupoint is pressed vertically for 3 seconds, then rotated clockwise at a rate of 2-3 rotations per second for another 3 second
Interventions
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Experimental Group 1 - Acupoint Pressure Experimental Group 2 - Pressure Ball Control Group - Conventional Treatment
Interventions Group 1 - Acupoint Pressure Group 2 - Hand-Held Pressure Ball Control Group 3 - Conventional Treatment Other Names: Stress ball holding, acupoint pressure, conventional treatment
Description: Before the intervention, subjects completed a pre-test. Afterward, they assumed a relaxed, comfortable lying position. The examiner applied acupoint pressure at four specific points: Hegu (LI4), Shenmen (HT7), Neiguan (PC6), and Zhongchong (PC9).
The technique involves using the thumb pad to apply circular and vertical pressure on each acupoint, with the other four fingers stabilizing against the skin to ensure even pressure. The pressure is gradually increased from light to moderate until the patient experiences sensations of soreness, numbness, or swelling, commonly described as deqi (Ye Meiling et al., 2020).
Each acupoint is pressed vertically for 3 seconds, then rotated clockwise at a rate of 2-3 rotations per second for another 3 second
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Eligibility Criteria
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Exclusion Criteria
2. The surgical site is already inflamed.
3. Those diagnosed with mental illness and cognitive impairment.
4. Heart disease and arrhythmia (pacemaker).
18 Years
64 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Yu-Jui Feng
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Yu-Jui Feng
postgraduate
Locations
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Yu Jui Feng
Taipei, Taiwan, , Taiwan
YuJui Feng
Taipei, Taiwan, , Taiwan
Countries
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Related Links
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=%231+AND+%235\&sort=date\&filter=pubt.randomizedcontrolledtrial\&filter=pubt.randomizedcontrolledtrial
Other Identifiers
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MMH IRB
Identifier Type: OTHER
Identifier Source: secondary_id
Local Anesthesia
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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