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Effect of Acupressure on Pain, Anxiety and Hemodynamic Variables in Patients Undergoing Urodynamics

A study testing Acupressure in people with Anxiety and Pain, run by Tarsus University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of acupressure on pain, anxiety and hemodynamic variables in patients undergoing urodynamics. The study conducted by Azarkhavarani et al. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Anxiety, Pain, Acupressure
What is being tested?
Acupressure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
68 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
15 Feb 2024to 15 Jul 2025
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

  • Who agreed to participate in the study,
  • 18 years of age or older,
  • Conscious, oriented and cooperative,
  • No communication problems,
  • Individuals undergoing invasive urodynamic procedures.

Who cannot join

  • Who did not agree to participate in the study,
  • Under 18,
  • Conscious, oriented and uncooperative,
  • Communication problems,
  • Individuals who did not undergo invasive urodynamics.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Mersin University

    Mersin, Turkey, 33400

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Effect of Acupressure on Pain, Anxiety and Hemodynamic Variables in Patients Undergoing Urodynamics: A Randomized Controlled Study

The study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of acupressure on pain, anxiety and hemodynamic variables in patients undergoing urodynamics. The study conducted by Azarkhavarani et al. (2024) to determine the effect of acupressure on pain in elderly female patients undergoing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy was used as a reference in the calculation of sample size. In the study, the effect size of the difference between pain intensity after acupressure (6.33 ± 0.54 in the experimental group and 7.36 ± 0.54 in the control group) was calculated as Cohen\'s d: 1,907. In order to reach a higher sample size, the minimum sample size was calculated as 34 in each group in the G*Power (3.1) program with d=0.8, (1- α, bidirectional), 90% power, taking the large effect size limit of 0.8 as a reference. Descriptive Information Form, Visual Analog Scale, State Anxiety Scale and Hemodynamic Variables Monitoring Form will be used to collect the research data. After the forms are applied to the patients and recorded, it will be determined whether they will be in the study or control group according to the randomization schedule. Acupressure will be applied to the patients in the study group by a certified researcher who has completed acupressure courses. The control group will receive routine care. After the acupressure application is completed, urodynamics will be performed. Pain, anxiety levels and hemodynamic variables will be re-evaluated immediately and 15 minutes after the procedure. The data obtained in the study will be analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) for Windows 25.0 program. Descriptive statistical methods will be used to evaluate the data. Parametric nonparametric tests will be used according to the suitability of the data used for normal distribution.

Read the detailed description

The study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of acupressure on pain, anxiety and hemodynamic variables in patients undergoing urodynamics. The study conducted by Azarkhavarani et al. (2024) to determine the effect of acupressure on pain in elderly female patients undergoing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy was used as a reference in the calculation of sample size. In the study, the effect size of the difference between pain intensity after acupressure (6.33 ± 0.54 in the experimental group and 7.36 ± 0.54 in the control group) was calculated as Cohen\'s d: 1,907. In order to reach a higher sample size, the minimum sample size was calculated as 34 in each group in the G*Power (3.1) program with d=0.8, (1- α, bidirectional), 90% power, taking the large effect size limit of 0.8 as a reference. Descriptive Information Form, Visual Analog Scale, State Anxiety Scale and Hemodynamic Variables Monitoring Form will be used to collect the research data. After the forms are applied to the patients and recorded, it will be determined whether they will be in the study or control group according to the randomization schedule. Acupressure will be applied to the patients in the study group by a certified researcher who has completed acupressure courses.The points to be used in acupressure will be Shen Men (HT7) located in the transverse wrist bend, in the small depression between the pisiform and ulna bones, (LI11) located at the end of the bend when the elbow is in the bent position, and Hegu (LI4) located in the space between the thumb and index finger will be marked by the certified researcher (GB) with an acetate pen in the patients in the study group. And the application will be performed by the certified researcher (GB). Patients in the control group will not receive any application and will receive routine care. After the acupressure application is completed, urodynamics will be performed. Pain, anxiety levels and hemodynamic variables will be re-evaluated immediately and 15 minutes after the procedure. The data obtained in the study will be analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) for Windows 25.0 program. Descriptive statistical methods will be used to evaluate the data. Parametric nonparametric tests will be used according to the suitability of the data used for normal distribution.

Being tested
Acupressure
Keywords
Urodynamics, Pain, Anxiety, Acupressure
Medical subject headings
Anxiety Disorders, Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • AcupressureOther

    In acupressure, "cun" is used as the unit of measurement to determine the points to be applied. In order to find the acupressure points correctly, measurements should be made using the individual\'s own fingers. The thumb widths of the individuals participating in the study will be measured and converted as centimeter 1 cun unit. The points to be used in acupressure will be Shen Men (HT7) located in the transverse wrist crease, in the small depression between the pisiform and ulna bones, (LI11) located at the end of the crease when the elbow is bent, and Hegu (LI4) located in the space between the thumb and index finger will be marked by the certified researcher (GB) with an acetate pen in the patients in the study group. And the application will be performed by the certified researcher (GB).

Study groups in NCT06622850
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Acupressure groupExperimentalIn acupressure, "cun" is used as the unit of measurement to determine the points to be applied. In order to find the acupressure points correctly, measurements should be made using the individual's own fingers. The thumb widths of the individuals participating in the study will be measured and converted as centimeter 1 cun unit. The points to be used in acupressure will be Shen Men (HT7) located in the transverse wrist crease, in the small depression between the pisiform and ulna bones, (LI11) located at the end of the crease when the elbow is bent, and Hegu (LI4) located in the space between the thumb and index finger will be marked by the certified researcher (GB) with an acetate pen in the patients in the study group. And the application will be performed by the certified researcher (GB).
Receives: Other: Acupressure
Control groupNo interventionThe control group will receive routine care.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Pain score

    Visual Analog Scale: It is a scale that provides a subjective assessment of pain on a horizontal or vertical line from 0 (no pain at all)-10 (very severe pain) to evaluate the level of pain (Wewers and Lowe, 1990).

    Measured: 10 months

  2. Anxiety

    The State Anxiety Scale : In this study, the DAQ, which is structured to measure momentary feelings, was used. Its Turkish validity and reliability was conducted by Öner and Le Compte in 1983. The DAQ consists of 20 questions on a four-point Likert scale. The statements in the DAQ are evaluated as not at all (1), a little (2), a lot (3) and completely (4). In this section, the statements are divided into direct and reversed statements. Inverted statements: 1st, 2nd, 5th, 5th, 8th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 15th, 16th, 19th, 20th items. The total score of the reversed statements is subtracted from the total score of the direct statements and the number 50, which is the invariant value of the DAQ, is added to the value obtained and the DAQ score is calculated. The scale score ranges between 20-80 and an increase in the score indicates an increase in the level of anxiety.

    Measured: 10 months

  3. Hemodynamic Variables

    Hemodynamic Variables Monitoring Form : In this form, hemodynamic variables of the study and control groups measured before, immediately after and 15 minutes after the procedure will be recorded. Patient values will be measured and recorded by the investigator

    Measured: 10 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Oct 2024
  2. Study start15 Feb 2024
  3. Primary completion15 May 2025
  4. Study completion15 Jul 2025

Resources

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
The study was planned as a prospective, two-arm (1:1), randomized controlled trial.
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
68 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06622850
Sponsor's protocol ID
TU-BOZKUL-009
Status last verified
Sep 2025
First submitted
29 Sep 2024
Last updated
3 Sep 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Safdari A, Khazaei S, Biglarkhani M, Mousavibahar SH, Borzou SR. Effect of acupressure on pain intensity and physiological indices in patients undergoing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: a randomized double-blind sham-controlled clinical trial. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2024 Jan 25;24(1):55. doi: 10.1186/s12906-024-04360-1.

    PubMed 38273233
  • Restawan I.G., Sjattar A.L. & Irwan A.M. (2023). Effectiveness of acupressure therapy in lowering blood pressure in patients with hypertension: A systematic review. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health. 21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101292

  • Monson E, Arney D, Benham B, Bird R, Elias E, Linden K, McCord K, Miller C, Miller T, Ritter L, Waggy D. Beyond Pills: Acupressure Impact on Self-Rated Pain and Anxiety Scores. J Altern Complement Med. 2019 May;25(5):517-521. doi: 10.1089/acm.2018.0422. Epub 2019 Mar 30.

    PubMed 30932686
  • Jiang ZF, Liu G, Sun XX, Zhi N, Li XM, Sun R, Zhang H. Auricular acupressure for constipation in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Physiol. 2023 Oct 16;14:1257660. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1257660. eCollection 2023.

    PubMed 37908337
  • Drake MJ, Doumouchtsis SK, Hashim H, Gammie A. Fundamentals of urodynamic practice, based on International Continence Society good urodynamic practices recommendations. Neurourol Urodyn. 2018 Aug;37(S6):S50-S60. doi: 10.1002/nau.23773.

    PubMed 30614058
  • Biardeau X, Lam O, Ba V, Campeau L, Corcos J. Prospective evaluation of anxiety, pain, and embarrassment associated with cystoscopy and urodynamic testing in clinical practice. Can Urol Assoc J. 2017 Mar-Apr;11(3-4):104-110. doi: 10.5489/cuaj.4127.

    PubMed 28515809

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Acupressure in people with Anxiety and Pain, run by Tarsus 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 5 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Sep 2025. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Pain score (time frame: 10 months). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06622850, which also lists 6 linked publications.

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 3 Sep 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.

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