The effect of ear acupressure (Auriculotherapy) on Persistent Fatigue in patients recovered from the acute phase of COVID-19 disease
- Conditions
- COVID-19.Post COVID-19 condition, unspecifiedU09.9
- Registration Number
- IRCT20100211003329N9
- Lead Sponsor
- Kashan University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 52
Get a minimum score of 4 from the Chalder Fatigue Scale with bimodal scoring
At least 6 weeks have passed since the onset of symptoms based on the record
Having a positive PCR for Covid-19 based on the record
Consent to participate in the study
Age range 18-65 years
Iranian citizenship
Resident in Kashan
Body mass index less than 40
Organ health in the earlobe area
Treatment and discontinuation, only with the doctor's order
Re-hospitalization during the period of covid disease
Suffering from known underlying diseases (anemia, psychiatric disorders, mental retardation, thyroid disorders, multiple sclerosis, chronic heart or lung disease, cancer and hypotension, etc.)
Pregnancy and breastfeeding according to patient report
Suffering from covid complications such as thromboembolism based on the contents of the record
Connecting to a ventilator during hospitalization based on the contents of the record
Skin sensitivity to alcohol and glue according to patient report
Using acupuncture and acupressure within the last 3 months
taking medication
Consumption of cigarettes, alcohol or drugs according to patient report
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Persistent Fatigue score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, 4 weeks after the beginning of the intervention, 4 weeks after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Allergy to seed. Timepoint: weekely. Method of measurement: Report of patient.