NCT05325307

Effect of Acupressure Applied Before Cystectomy on Preoperative Anxiety Level

Effect of Acupressure Applied Before Cystectomy on Preoperative Anxiety Level: Three Blind Randomized Controlled Studies

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (actual)
• Sponsor: Mersin University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Detailed description

In the study, 60 patients will randomly assigned to acupressure and placebo acupressure groups. To the acupressure group (n = 30), an average of 15 minutes will be applied to the HT7 (heart), LI4 (liver) and EX-NH3 (the point between the two eyes). In the placebo acupressure group (n = 30), the points 1.5 cm away from the HT7, LI4, and EX-NH3 points will be applied for an average of 15 minutes.

Conditions

• Anxiety
• Hemodynamic Instability

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-10-01
• Primary completion: 2024-08-29
• Completion: 2024-12-01
• First posted: 2022-04-13
• Last updated: 2025-11-21

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)