Effect of Acupressure on Anxiety, Embarrassment, and Procedure-Related Fear Undergoing Urodynamic
NCT ID: NCT07340645
Last Updated: 2026-02-05
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
68 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2026-01-20
2026-09-15
Brief Summary
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Data will be collected using a Sociodemographic Information Form, the Embarrassment Assessment Scale, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Procedure-Related Fear Scale. Individuals included in the sample will be informed about the study and the procedures to be followed, and their verbal and written informed consent will be obtained. All patients will complete the Sociodemographic Information Form, the Embarrassment Assessment Scale, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Procedure-Related Fear Scale. After the forms are completed and recorded, participants will be assigned to either the intervention or control group according to the randomization schedule.
In the intervention group, acupressure will be performed by a certified researcher (GB) who has completed acupressure training. The acupressure points to be used include Shen Men (HT7), located in the small depression between the pisiform and ulna bones on the transverse wrist crease; EX-NH3, located at the midpoint between the eyebrows on the midline of the forehead; and Hegu (LI4), located in the web space between the thumb and index finger. These points will be marked with an acetate pen by the certified researcher (GB) in patients assigned to the intervention group, and the application will be carried out by the same researcher.
No intervention will be applied to patients in the control group, and they will receive routine care only.
All patients in both the intervention and control groups will complete the Embarrassment Assessment Scale, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Procedure-Related Fear Scale. After completion of the acupressure application, the urodynamic procedure will be performed. Immediately after the procedure, patients in both groups will again complete the Embarrassment Assessment Scale, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Procedure-Related Fear Scale.
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Detailed Description
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Data will be collected using a Sociodemographic Information Form, the Embarrassment Assessment Scale, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Procedure-Related Fear Scale. Individuals included in the sample will be informed about the study and the procedures to be followed, and their verbal and written informed consent will be obtained. All patients will complete the Sociodemographic Information Form, the Embarrassment Assessment Scale, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Procedure-Related Fear Scale. After the forms are completed and recorded, participants will be assigned to either the intervention or control group according to the randomization schedule.
In the intervention group, acupressure will be performed by a certified researcher (GB) who has completed acupressure training. The acupressure points to be used include Shen Men (HT7), located in the small depression between the pisiform and ulna bones on the transverse wrist crease; EX-NH3, located at the midpoint between the eyebrows on the midline of the forehead; and Hegu (LI4), located in the web space between the thumb and index finger. These points will be marked with an acetate pen by the certified researcher (GB) in patients assigned to the intervention group, and the application will be carried out by the same researcher.
No intervention will be applied to patients in the control group, and they will receive routine care only. Before starting the application in the intervention group, the tissue around the marked points will be gently rubbed to promote relaxation. Pressure will then be applied to the marked points using the index or middle finger, creating a depth of approximately 1-1.5 cm for 5 seconds, followed by a 2-second rest. Each point will be stimulated for 3 minutes, with the total duration of the application lasting approximately 15-20 minutes.
All patients in both the intervention and control groups will complete the Embarrassment Assessment Scale, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Procedure-Related Fear Scale. After completion of the acupressure application, the urodynamic procedure will be performed. Immediately after the procedure, patients in both groups will again complete the Embarrassment Assessment Scale, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Procedure-Related Fear Scale.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
OTHER
DOUBLE
After the randomization list is created, the assignment of groups A and B to either the intervention or control group will be determined by a lottery method. Subsequently, M.B., who will not be involved in the data collection process, will prepare sealed envelopes numbered from 1 to 68 corresponding to the sample size, each containing a letter (A or B) representing the group allocation. M.B. will open the numbered envelope and inform GB of the patient's group assignment.
All researchers other than M.B. will be blinded to the gro
Study Groups
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Experimental: Acupressure group
The acupressure points to be used include Shen Men (HT7), located in the small depression between the pisiform and ulna bones at the transverse wrist crease; EX-NH3, located at the midpoint between the eyebrows on the midline of the forehead; and Hegu (LI4), located in the web space between the thumb and index finger. These points will be marked with an acetate pen on patients in the intervention group by a certified researcher (GB), and the acupressure application will also be performed by the same certified researcher (GB). Patients in the control group will not receive any intervention and will receive routine care only.
Acupressure
The acupressure points to be used include Shen Men (HT7), located in the small depression between the pisiform and ulna bones at the transverse wrist crease; EX-NH3, located at the midpoint between the eyebrows on the midline of the forehead; and Hegu (LI4), located in the web space between the thumb and index finger. These points will be marked with an acetate pen on patients in the intervention group by a certified researcher (GB), and the acupressure application will also be performed by the same certified researcher (GB). Patients in the control group will not receive any intervention and will receive routine care only.
Control group
The control group will receive routine care.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Acupressure
The acupressure points to be used include Shen Men (HT7), located in the small depression between the pisiform and ulna bones at the transverse wrist crease; EX-NH3, located at the midpoint between the eyebrows on the midline of the forehead; and Hegu (LI4), located in the web space between the thumb and index finger. These points will be marked with an acetate pen on patients in the intervention group by a certified researcher (GB), and the acupressure application will also be performed by the same certified researcher (GB). Patients in the control group will not receive any intervention and will receive routine care only.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* 18 years of age or older,
* Conscious, oriented and cooperative,
* No communication problems,
* Individuals undergoing invasive urodynamic procedures.
Exclusion Criteria
* Under 18,
* Conscious, oriented and uncooperative,
* Communication problems,
* Individuals who did not undergo invasive urodynamics.
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Tarsus University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Gamze BOZKUL
Dr
Principal Investigators
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Gamze Bozkul
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Tarsus University
Gülay Altun Uğraş
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Mersin University
MURAT BOZLU
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Mersin University
ELİFE KETTAŞ DÖLEK
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Mersin University
Locations
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Tarsus University
Mersin, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Gülay ALTUN UĞRAŞ
Role: backup
References
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Ozturk E, Hamidi N, Yikilmaz TN, Ozcan C, Basar H. Effect of Listening to Music on Patient Anxiety and Pain Perception during Urodynamic Study: Randomized Controlled Trial. Low Urin Tract Symptoms. 2019 Jan;11(1):39-42. doi: 10.1111/luts.12191. Epub 2017 Aug 23.
Kettas Dolek E, Altun Ugras G. The effect of aromatherapy during urodynamic testing on patients anxiety and cortisol levels: A randomized controlled trial. Neurourol Urodyn. 2024 Sep;43(7):1591-1599. doi: 10.1002/nau.25491. Epub 2024 May 15.
Jiang ZF, Liu G, Sun XX, Zhi N, Li XM, Sun R, Zhang H. Auricular acupressure for constipation in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Physiol. 2023 Oct 16;14:1257660. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1257660. eCollection 2023.
Drake MJ, Doumouchtsis SK, Hashim H, Gammie A. Fundamentals of urodynamic practice, based on International Continence Society good urodynamic practices recommendations. Neurourol Urodyn. 2018 Aug;37(S6):S50-S60. doi: 10.1002/nau.23773.
Chen YW, Wang HH. The effectiveness of acupressure on relieving pain: a systematic review. Pain Manag Nurs. 2014 Jun;15(2):539-50. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2012.12.005. Epub 2013 Feb 15.
Biardeau X, Lam O, Ba V, Campeau L, Corcos J. Prospective evaluation of anxiety, pain, and embarrassment associated with cystoscopy and urodynamic testing in clinical practice. Can Urol Assoc J. 2017 Mar-Apr;11(3-4):104-110. doi: 10.5489/cuaj.4127.
Other Identifiers
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TU-BOZKUL-014
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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