The effect of acupressure on anxiety, fatigue and blood pressure

Phase 3

• Conditions: N17-N19; Renal failure.

• Registration Number: IRCT20221223056899N1
• Lead Sponsor: Birjand University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 105

Inclusion Criteria

Dialysis at least 2 times a week and each time for 3-4 hours
Dialysis treatment for at least 6 months
willingness to cooperate in the study
no use of sedatives such as benzodiazepines
Hearing ability and speech
No limb amputation or wound at the place of massage
No contraindications to acupressure
Age at least 18 years

Exclusion Criteria

Hospitalization of the patient during intervention
Suffering from hemodynamic complications in most dialysis sessions
The occurrence of a severe stressful event, such as the death of a first-degree relative
Travel or death of the patient
Unwillingness to continue cooperation in the study
Performing kidney transplant or peritoneal dialysis during research

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reducing the level of anxiety. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, after the end of the intervention and one month after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Spielberger anxiety questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reducing the fatigue level of hemodialysis patients. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Paper fatigue questionnaire.