Palliative CareNCT05884450
The Effect of Acupressure on the Management of Dyspnea
A study testing Acupressure in people with Palliative Care and Dyspnea, run by Istanbul Aydın University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Dyspnea can develop at any stage of the disease, but it is more common in the last period of life. Complementary and integrative methods used for dyspnea symptoms include acupuncture, acupressure, visualization techniques, herbal treatments, nutritional supplements, stress management, relaxation techniques, exercise… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Palliative Care, Dyspnea
- What is being tested?
- Acupressure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 140 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 22 May 2023to 30 Oct 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 18 years or older,
- Least literate,
- Patients with moderate to severe dyspnea (with dyspnea score of 3 or higher on a 0-10 scale in the Modified Borg Scale evaluation) will be included in the study.
Who cannot join
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Finding a communication problem
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Acupressure on the Management of Dyspnea in Palliative Care Patients
Dyspnea can develop at any stage of the disease, but it is more common in the last period of life.
Complementary and integrative methods used for dyspnea symptoms include acupuncture, acupressure, visualization techniques, herbal treatments, nutritional supplements, stress management, relaxation techniques, exercise, breathing training and psychotherapy, etc. There are studies in the literature showing that acupuncture and acupressure are effective in controlling dyspnea symptoms in various disease groups.
Read more
Acupressure is an integrated method of applying physical pressure to acupuncture points on the body surface with hands, elbows or various tools. With good counseling, patients can apply this method, which is non-invasive, easy to apply, and safe.
Reducing the psychological stress that causes dyspnea along with dyspnea is important for symptom management. It has been reported that acupressure application has significant effects especially in dyspnea that develops with exertion. It is seen that studies on the subject are not sufficient in terms of quantity and quality in terms of giving advice to patients, and there is a need for well-planned studies with high power.
The aim of this study; The aim of this study is to determine the effect of acupressure applied to three acupuncture points (Lu1, Lu10, P6) on the arm and chest in palliative care patients with dyspnea on dyspnea level and quality of life, twice a day for 4 weeks, for 3 minutes to each point.
Read the detailed description
Dyspnea can develop at any stage of the disease, but it is more common in the last period of life (1). In different studies, the incidence of dyspnea in patients receiving palliative care with the diagnosis of lung cancer was reported to be 57-90%, 60% in esophageal cancer, and 46% in breast cancer (1-5). In a study, it was shown that 65% of palliative care patients died with dyspnea in the last three months of their lives (6). There may be many reasons that trigger the development of dyspnea in palliative care patients. In addition to primary or metastatic lung involvement, antineoplastic therapy, thoracic irradiation, obstruction caused by mediastinal tumor, pleural effusion and pulmonary embolism may also cause dyspnea. In addition, dyspnea in these patients may be due to existing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary embolism, hepatomegaly, acidity, anemia that can affect the patient's respiration, cachexia, anxiety, or thoracic surgery (7). Regardless of the cause, as a result, dyspnea is one of the important complaints that negatively affects the patient's quality of life and reminds patients of death. Since dyspnea is a multifaceted subjective condition that affects the patient physiologically, psychologically, socially and environmentally, comprehensive diagnosis and early planning of effective approaches in its management are important for patients to complete a good palliative care process (8-10).
Complementary and integrative methods used for dyspnea symptoms include acupuncture, acupressure, visualization techniques, herbal treatments, nutritional supplements, stress management, relaxation techniques, exercise, breathing training and psychotherapy, etc. (11,12) There are studies in the literature showing that acupuncture and acupressure are effective in controlling dyspnea symptoms in various disease groups (13,14).
Acupressure is an integrated method of applying physical pressure to acupuncture points on the body surface with hands, elbows or various tools. With good counseling, patients can apply this method, which is non-invasive, easy to apply, and safe (13).
Reducing the psychological stress that causes dyspnea along with dyspnea is important for symptom management (10). It has been reported that acupressure application has significant effects especially in dyspnea that develops with exertion (14). It is seen that studies on the subject are not sufficient in terms of quantity and quality in terms of giving advice to patients, and there is a need for well-planned studies with high power.
The aim of this study; The aim of this study is to determine the effect of acupressure applied to three acupuncture points (Lu1, Lu10, P6) on the arm and chest in palliative care patients with dyspnea on dyspnea level and quality of life, twice a day for 4 weeks, for 3 minutes to each point.
Method:
Purpose and Type of Study: The aim of the study, which will be conducted in randomized controlled parallel group, experimental research design type, is to determine the effect of acupressure on dyspnea level and quality of life in palliative care patients with dyspnea symptoms.
Variables of the Study Independent Variable: Socioeconomic and disease-related characteristics (age, gender, diagnosis, length of hospital stay, etc.).
Dependent Variable: Quality of Life, level of dyspnea, vital signs. Intervention to be Implemented In the experimental group, acupressure will be applied to the patients by the researchers twice a day, every day for two weeks, for 3 minutes to each point (Lu1, Lu10, P6). No application will be made to the control group. Respiratory rate, rhythm, blood pressure, heart rate and Borg Scale Score will be evaluated and recorded for 14 days before and after acupressure application. On the 7th and 14th days, the FACIT - Pal (Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy- Palliative care) Quality of Life Scale will be filled again.
- Conditions
- Palliative Care, Dyspnea
- Being tested
- Acupressure
- Keywords
- Acupressure, Palliative Care, Dyspnea, Nursing
- Medical subject headings
- Dyspnea
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
AcupressureOther
Acupressure is an integrated method of applying physical pressure to acupuncture points on the body surface with hands, elbows or various tools. With good counseling, patients can apply this method, which is non-invasive, easy to apply and safe, on their own.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experiment | Experimental | In the experimental group, acupressure will be applied to the patients by the researchers twice a day, every day for two weeks, for 3 minutes to each point (Lu1, Lu10, P6). Receives: Other: Acupressure |
| Control | No intervention | No application will be made to the control group. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Patient Descriptive Information Form:
In the form prepared by the researchers; There are 20 questions about the personal characteristics of the patients and the disease, palliative care and dyspnea.
Measured: Baseline
Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: Baseline
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: 2nd day
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: 3th day
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: 4th day
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: 5th day
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: 6th day
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: 7th day
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: 8th day
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: 9th day
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: 10th day
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: 11th day
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: 12th day
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: 13th day
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Measured: 14th day
Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy- Palliative Care (FACIT - Pal)
The validity and reliability of the scale, which was developed by David Cella et al. in 1993 (16) with palliative care patients, was performed by Lyons et al. in 2009 (17). This assessment tool, which is used to evaluate the quality of life of palliative care patients, consists of a total of 46 statements and 5 sub-dimensions. High scores obtained from the total of the scale indicate high quality of life, and low scores indicate a decrease in quality of life.
Measured: Baseline
Change Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy- Palliative Care (FACIT - Pal)
The validity and reliability of the scale, which was developed by David Cella et al. in 1993 (16) with palliative care patients, was performed by Lyons et al. in 2009 (17). This assessment tool, which is used to evaluate the quality of life of palliative care patients, consists of a total of 46 statements and 5 sub-dimensions. High scores obtained from the total of the scale indicate high quality of life, and low scores indicate a decrease in quality of life.
Measured: 7th Day
Change Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy- Palliative Care (FACIT - Pal)
The validity and reliability of the scale, which was developed by David Cella et al. in 1993 (16) with palliative care patients, was performed by Lyons et al. in 2009 (17). This assessment tool, which is used to evaluate the quality of life of palliative care patients, consists of a total of 46 statements and 5 sub-dimensions. High scores obtained from the total of the scale indicate high quality of life, and low scores indicate a decrease in quality of life.
Measured: 14th Day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Jun 2023
- Study start22 May 2023 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Aug 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Oct 2023 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Palliative CareStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Randomized controlled experimental study
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, DİLEK YILDIRIM, Istanbul Aydın University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05884450
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ACUPRESSURE DYSPNEA
- Status last verified
- May 2023
- First submitted
- 8 May 2023
- Last updated
- 1 Jun 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Jun 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Acupressure on the Management of Dyspnea in Palliative Care Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05884450
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ACUPRESSURE DYSPNEA
- Conditions
- Palliative Care, Dyspnea
- Keywords
- Acupressure, Palliative Care, Dyspnea, Nursing
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 May 2023 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Aug 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Oct 2023 (estimated)
- First posted
- 1 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Dyspnea can develop at any stage of the disease, but it is more common in the last period of life.
Complementary and integrative methods used for dyspnea symptoms include acupuncture, acupressure, visualization techniques, herbal treatments, nutritional supplements, stress management, relaxation techniques, exercise, breathing training and psychotherapy, etc. There are studies in the literature showing that acupuncture and acupressure are effective in controlling dyspnea symptoms in various disease groups.
Acupressure is an integrated method of applying physical pressure to acupuncture points on the body surface with hands, elbows or various tools. With good counseling, patients can apply this method, which is non-invasive, easy to apply, and safe.
Reducing the psychological stress that causes dyspnea along with dyspnea is important for symptom management. It has been reported that acupressure application has significant effects especially in dyspnea that develops with exertion. It is seen that studies on the subject are not sufficient in terms of quantity and quality in terms of giving advice to patients, and there is a need for well-planned studies with high power.
The aim of this study; The aim of this study is to determine the effect of acupressure applied to three acupuncture points (Lu1, Lu10, P6) on the arm and chest in palliative care patients with dyspnea on dyspnea level and quality of life, twice a day for 4 weeks, for 3 minutes to each point.
Detailed description
Dyspnea can develop at any stage of the disease, but it is more common in the last period of life (1). In different studies, the incidence of dyspnea in patients receiving palliative care with the diagnosis of lung cancer was reported to be 57-90%, 60% in esophageal cancer, and 46% in breast cancer (1-5). In a study, it was shown that 65% of palliative care patients died with dyspnea in the last three months of their lives (6). There may be many reasons that trigger the development of dyspnea in palliative care patients. In addition to primary or metastatic lung involvement, antineoplastic therapy, thoracic irradiation, obstruction caused by mediastinal tumor, pleural effusion and pulmonary embolism may also cause dyspnea. In addition, dyspnea in these patients may be due to existing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary embolism, hepatomegaly, acidity, anemia that can affect the patient's respiration, cachexia, anxiety, or thoracic surgery (7). Regardless of the cause, as a result, dyspnea is one of the important complaints that negatively affects the patient's quality of life and reminds patients of death. Since dyspnea is a multifaceted subjective condition that affects the patient physiologically, psychologically, socially and environmentally, comprehensive diagnosis and early planning of effective approaches in its management are important for patients to complete a good palliative care process (8-10).
Complementary and integrative methods used for dyspnea symptoms include acupuncture, acupressure, visualization techniques, herbal treatments, nutritional supplements, stress management, relaxation techniques, exercise, breathing training and psychotherapy, etc. (11,12) There are studies in the literature showing that acupuncture and acupressure are effective in controlling dyspnea symptoms in various disease groups (13,14).
Acupressure is an integrated method of applying physical pressure to acupuncture points on the body surface with hands, elbows or various tools. With good counseling, patients can apply this method, which is non-invasive, easy to apply, and safe (13).
Reducing the psychological stress that causes dyspnea along with dyspnea is important for symptom management (10). It has been reported that acupressure application has significant effects especially in dyspnea that develops with exertion (14). It is seen that studies on the subject are not sufficient in terms of quantity and quality in terms of giving advice to patients, and there is a need for well-planned studies with high power.
The aim of this study; The aim of this study is to determine the effect of acupressure applied to three acupuncture points (Lu1, Lu10, P6) on the arm and chest in palliative care patients with dyspnea on dyspnea level and quality of life, twice a day for 4 weeks, for 3 minutes to each point.
Method:
Purpose and Type of Study: The aim of the study, which will be conducted in randomized controlled parallel group, experimental research design type, is to determine the effect of acupressure on dyspnea level and quality of life in palliative care patients with dyspnea symptoms.
Variables of the Study Independent Variable: Socioeconomic and disease-related characteristics (age, gender, diagnosis, length of hospital stay, etc.).
Dependent Variable: Quality of Life, level of dyspnea, vital signs. Intervention to be Implemented In the experimental group, acupressure will be applied to the patients by the researchers twice a day, every day for two weeks, for 3 minutes to each point (Lu1, Lu10, P6). No application will be made to the control group. Respiratory rate, rhythm, blood pressure, heart rate and Borg Scale Score will be evaluated and recorded for 14 days before and after acupressure application. On the 7th and 14th days, the FACIT - Pal (Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy- Palliative care) Quality of Life Scale will be filled again.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Randomized controlled experimental study
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experiment | Experimental | Other: AcupressureIn the experimental group, acupressure will be applied to the patients by the researchers twice a day, every day for two weeks, for 3 minutes to each point (Lu1, Lu10, P6). |
| Control | No intervention | –No application will be made to the control group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 18 years or older,
- Least literate,
- Patients with moderate to severe dyspnea (with dyspnea score of 3 or higher on a 0-10 scale in the Modified Borg Scale evaluation) will be included in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Finding a communication problem
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| AcupressureAcupressure is an integrated method of applying physical pressure to acupuncture points on the body surface with hands, elbows or various tools. With good counseling, patients can apply this method, which is non-invasive, easy to apply and safe, on their own. | Other | Experiment |
Primary outcome
Patient Descriptive Information Form:
Time frame: Baseline
In the form prepared by the researchers; There are 20 questions about the personal characteristics of the patients and the disease, palliative care and dyspnea.
Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: Baseline
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: 2nd day
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: 3th day
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: 4th day
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: 5th day
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: 6th day
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: 7th day
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: 8th day
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: 9th day
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: 10th day
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: 11th day
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: 12th day
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: 13th day
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Change Modified Borg Scale (MBS)
Time frame: 14th day
The first version of the MBS was developed in 1970 by Gunnar Borg to measure the effort expended during physical exercise. The scale was rearranged in 1982 and turned into a scale consisting of 12 items diagnosing the severity of dyspnea according to their degrees (15). As the scores on the scale increase, the severity of dyspnea increases.
Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy- Palliative Care (FACIT - Pal)
Time frame: Baseline
The validity and reliability of the scale, which was developed by David Cella et al. in 1993 (16) with palliative care patients, was performed by Lyons et al. in 2009 (17). This assessment tool, which is used to evaluate the quality of life of palliative care patients, consists of a total of 46 statements and 5 sub-dimensions. High scores obtained from the total of the scale indicate high quality of life, and low scores indicate a decrease in quality of life.
Change Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy- Palliative Care (FACIT - Pal)
Time frame: 7th Day
The validity and reliability of the scale, which was developed by David Cella et al. in 1993 (16) with palliative care patients, was performed by Lyons et al. in 2009 (17). This assessment tool, which is used to evaluate the quality of life of palliative care patients, consists of a total of 46 statements and 5 sub-dimensions. High scores obtained from the total of the scale indicate high quality of life, and low scores indicate a decrease in quality of life.
Change Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy- Palliative Care (FACIT - Pal)
Time frame: 14th Day
The validity and reliability of the scale, which was developed by David Cella et al. in 1993 (16) with palliative care patients, was performed by Lyons et al. in 2009 (17). This assessment tool, which is used to evaluate the quality of life of palliative care patients, consists of a total of 46 statements and 5 sub-dimensions. High scores obtained from the total of the scale indicate high quality of life, and low scores indicate a decrease in quality of life.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 1 Jun 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Acupressure in people with Palliative Care and Dyspnea, run by Istanbul Aydın University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Jun 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact DİLEK YILDIRIM, PhD (+90 444 1 428 ext. 20114, dilekaticiyildirim@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Patient Descriptive Information Form: (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 18 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Jun 2023.