NCT05892679

The Effect of Acupressure in Hemodialysis Patients

The Effect of Acupressure on Fatigue, Quality of Life and Comfort in Hemodialysis Patients. Randomized Controlled Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (actual)
• Sponsor: Mersin University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled study evaluates the effect of acupressure application on fatigue, quality of life and comfort in hemodialysis patients. In our research, it is aimed to reduce fatigue, increase the quality of life and comfort level in hemodialysis patients with acupressure applied.

Detailed description

In the study, 60 hemodialysis patients were randomly assigned to the study and control groups. The study group (n=30) Acupressure is formulated according to the standards of the World Health Organization and in a certain order to the points of Stomach 36 (St 36), Gall Bladder 34 point (GB 34), Spleen 6 point (SP 6) and Kidney 1 point (K 1) will be applied. Consideration will be given to the appropriate pressure intensity and duration. Since the reactions of individuals will be different from each other, the stiffness and pressure will be adjusted according to the sensitivity of the individual in order not to cause tissue damage. Pressures will be applied manually by a single practitioner. Considering the anatomical area where the point is located, the most suitable thumb, index and/or middle finger will be used for application to the relevant point. Successive compressions will be applied at a frequency that does not disturb the patient, does not cause pain, and has a calming effect. Considering the studies done, a person will be given acupressure three times a week for four weeks. No intervention will be made to the control group (n=30). In order to avoid ethical problems both groups will be given an informative training on acupressure and fatigue, increase the quality of life and comfort level in hemodialysis patients at the end of the study. The primary outcome of the study is the effect of acupuncture on fatigue in hemodialysis patients. The secondary result of the study is the effect of acupuncture on quality of life and comfort level in hemodialysis patients. The results will be collected before the acupressure and in the 4th week of the last intervention.

Conditions

• Fatigue
• Comfort
• Quality of Life

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	acupressure	Acupressure will be formulated according to the standards of the World Health Organization and applied to the determined points in a certain order. Since the reactions of individuals will be different from each other, the stiffness and pressure will be adjusted according to the sensitivity of the individual in order not to cause tissue damage. Pressures will be applied manually by a single practitioner. A total of 8 points with parallel points will be studied, with four points in each lower extremity. There will be a total of 12 minutes of pressure on 8 points, with an average of 90 seconds on each point, and approximately 10-15 seconds of warming and preparatory scrubbing before pressing on the area where the points are located. Considering the studies done, a person will be given acupressure three times a week for four weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-05-30
• Primary completion: 2023-09-30
• Completion: 2023-09-30
• First posted: 2023-06-07
• Last updated: 2024-06-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)