The Effect of Acupressure on Fatigue in Individuals With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Acupressure; Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic; Complementary Therapies; Quality of Life; Depression
• Interventions: Other: Acupressure

• Registration Number: NCT04435002
• Lead Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Brief Summary

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a common problem in society. The treatment of this problem is limited. Acupressure is a treatment method that has become widespread and promising in recent years. For this purpose, the effect of acupressure treatment on chronic fatigue syndrome was investigated.

Detailed Description

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of acupressure technique in individuals with chronic symptoms. In our study, individuals participating in the study will be randomized by the physiotherapist who has received the training of acupressure therapy. The study will be done for a total of 10 sessions for 4 weeks. Individuals' fatigue levels will be measured by Fatigue Severity Scale, their quality of life will be measured by Short Form-36 and depression levels by Beck Depression Inventory. Evaluations will be made at the beginning and at the end of the treatment.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-05-09
• Status Verified: 2020-06
• Study First Submitted: 2020-06-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-06-16
• Study First Posted: 2020-06-17
• Primary Completion: 2020-12-09
• Study Completion: 2021-02-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-08-04
• Last Update Posted: 2021-08-11

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 39

Inclusion Criteria

• 20-45 year old
• Not using any medical treatment,
• Not being included in any physiotherapy program in the last 3 months,
• Does not have any systemic disease,
• Spending at least 4 hours at the computer or desk during the work

Exclusion Criteria

• Fibromyalgia
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Open Wound
• Skin Failure

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SEQUENTIAL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Intervention Group	Acupressure	For 9 different points acupressure technique applied to this group for 4 weeks

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fatigue Severity Scale	5 min	Min Score:9 Max:63 Greater score shows greater fatigue

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Short Form-36 questionnaire	15 min
Beck Depression Inventory	15 min

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Istanbul Medipol University; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey