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The Effect of Acupressure on Polyneuropathy-related Pain and Sleep Quality

NCT06936956 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 86

Last updated 2025-04-20

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Summary

This study aimed to determine the effect of acupressure on polyneuropathy-related pain and sleep quality in patients with type 2 diabetes. A randomized controlled experimental design was employed in the study. The study sample consisted of 86 patients with type 2 diabetes (44 in the acupressure group and 42 in the control group) who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate. Participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. The experimental group received six sessions of acupressure over six consecutive days, while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Pain Quality Assessment Scale (PQAS), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS for Windows 22. Acupressure was found to reduce polyneuropathy-related pain and enhance sleep quality in patients with type 2 diabetes. Therefore, acupressure may be considered an alternative nursing intervention for individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Acupressure

Acupressure is a noninvasive type of acupuncture. It is applied using fingers, joints or a suitable acupressure tool.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Giresun University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Elanur YILMAZ KARABULUTLU Professör, pHD · Erzurum Technical University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-01-17
Primary Completion
2019-06-15
Completion
2019-07-12

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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Diseases

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