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Effect of Acupressure Applied Before Cystectomy on Preoperative Anxiety Level

NCT05325307 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2025-11-21

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Summary

This randomized controlled study evaluates the effect of acupressure application on the anxiety level patients undergoing cystectomy surgery. The hypothesis of this study is that acupressure reduces anxiety levels and stabilizes hemodynamic parameters.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Acupressure

The experimental group will start with HT7 points and continue LI4 and EX-NH3 points. The application will be carried out by determining the priority order of the points with the draw. Attention will be paid to the intensity and duration of the pressure deemed appropriate. Since the individuals' responses will differ, the stiffness and pressure will be adjusted according to the individual's sensitivity not to cause tissue damage. Before starting the application, around the area to be pressed for 20-30 seconds will be gently rubbed with palm. With the gentle rubbing of the surrounding tissue, the tension and tissue sensitivity in warming, relaxing and preparatory will be reduced, and the tissue will be relieved. After, the point determined will be pressed manually for 2 minutes.

OTHER

Placebo acupressure

In the placebo acupressure group , the points 1.5 cm away from the HT7, LI4, and EX-NH3 points will be applied for an average of 15 minutes. Less pressure will be applied.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Mersin University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Gülay Altun Ugras, PhD · Mersin University

  • Mualla Yılmaz, PhD · Mersin University

  • Zeliha Yaman, PhD · Mersin University

  • Naciye Balbay, graduate · Mersin University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-10-01
Primary Completion
2024-08-29
Completion
2024-12-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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