NCT05311449

The Effect of Post-Cesarean Section Acupressure on the Severity of Pain and First Mobilization Distance

The Effect of Acupressure After Cesarean Section on Pain Intensity and First Mobilization Distance: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 64 (actual)
• Sponsor: Mersin University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of acupressure application on cesareans' pain and the number of steps in the first mobilization. This study hypothesizes that acupressure reduces pain and improves number of steps.

Detailed description

Methods: In the study, 64 cesareans will randomly assigned to acupressure and placebo acupressure groups. To the acupressure group (n = 32), an average of 15 minutes will be applied to the LI4 (liver), P6 (pericardium) and the Sanyinjia points on the splenic meridian (SP6) located on the inner side of the lower leg, four fingers above the ankle and behind the tibia. In the placebo acupressure group (n = 32), the points 1.5 cm away from the LI4, P6 and SP6 points (four points in total) will be applied for an average of 15 minutes. The primary outcome of the research is the effect of acupressure on the pain of cesareans. The secondary outcome of the study is to determine the effect of acupressure on the number of steps. The pain will be collected before and 1 minute, 2nd and 4th hour after acupressure and placebo acupressure administration. The number of steps will be collected 4th hour after acupressure and placebo acupressure administration.

Conditions

• Pain
• Mobilization

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Acupressure	The experimental group will start with LI4 points, and continue with P6 and SP6 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	Plasebo acupressure	In the control group, the application will start with the points 1.5 cm around the LI4, P6 and SP6 points. The application process will continue in the same way with acupressure group and the pressure intensity will be less.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-06-26
• Primary completion: 2022-06-26
• Completion: 2022-07-22
• First posted: 2022-04-05
• Last updated: 2022-09-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)