NCT06936956

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

The Effect of Acupressure on Polyneuropathy-related Pain and Sleep Quality in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 86 (actual)
• Sponsor: Giresun University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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

• Type 2 Diabetes

Interventions

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

Timeline

• Start date: 2019-01-17
• Primary completion: 2019-06-15
• Completion: 2019-07-12
• First posted: 2025-04-20
• Last updated: 2025-04-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)