Acupressure for Blood Glucose and Anxiety in Older Adults with Diabetes
Official title: Effect of Acupressure on Blood Glucose And Anxiety in Elderly With Diabetes: A Three Arm, Parallel Group, Double Blind, A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Abant Izzet Baysal University · NCT07356024 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether acupressure can help lower blood glucose and reduce anxiety in adults aged 65 or older with diabetes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Abant Izzet Baysal University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bolu) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 16, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 24, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 27, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07356024 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 65 or older with diagnosed diabetes, able to communicate in Turkish, and not using other complementary therapies during the study.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with open wounds or skin lesions at acupressure sites, or those non-adherent to diabetes treatment, may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a three-arm randomized controlled trial comparing acupressure, sham acupressure, and routine care in older adults with diabetes. The primary outcomes are fasting and postprandial blood glucose, with anxiety measured as a secondary outcome. Acupressure will target HT7, SP6, and ST36 once daily for six sessions, while sham acupressure applies light pressure to non-acupoint areas. Assessments will be conducted by blinded evaluators, and a pilot study will precede the main trial to test feasibility.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants might experience better blood glucose control and lower anxiety levels.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in related populations have shown mixed results; the use of sham controls strengthens interpretation of acupressure effects.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being 65 years of age or older, * Having been diagnosed with diabetes for at least one year, * There should be no hearing, speech, or vision problems that would hinder the exchange and communication of the information, * Being able to speak and understand Turkish, * Not using any other complementary or supportive therapies during the study period, * Successfully passing the mini mental and cognitive assessment routinely performed in the clinic, * Continuing routine diabetes treatment for the past month. Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of open wounds, infections, skin lesions, or anatomical abnormalities in the areas where acupressure will be applied, * Discontinuing prescribed diabetes treatment or showing significant non-adherence to treatment regimen during the investigation period.
Where it's running
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Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University
Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Saadet CAN ÇİÇEK
- Email: saadet.cancicek@ibu.edu.tr
- Phone: +905062846936
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.