Acupressure to Reduce Anxiety Before Cystectomy
Effect of Acupressure Applied Before Cystectomy on Preoperative Anxiety Level: Three Blind Randomized Controlled Studies
This study is testing if acupressure can help reduce anxiety in patients getting ready for cystectomy surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mersin University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mersin, Turkey/Mersin,Yenişehir) |
| Trial ID | NCT05325307 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled study investigates the impact of acupressure on anxiety levels in patients scheduled for cystectomy surgery. A total of 60 participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving acupressure at specific points and the other receiving placebo acupressure at nearby points. The study aims to determine if acupressure can effectively lower anxiety and stabilize hemodynamic parameters before surgery. Participants will be monitored for changes in anxiety levels and physiological responses.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Turkish-speaking adults aged 18-65 who are scheduled for cystectomy and have stable general health.
Not a fit: Patients who are uncooperative, have psychiatric diagnoses, or are not undergoing surgical intervention may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce preoperative anxiety and improve patient outcomes during cystectomy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for acupressure in reducing anxiety, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Agreeing to participate in the research (signing the Informed Consent Form), * Conscious and cooperative * Speaks and understands Turkish, * 18-65 years old, * Before surgery, * Stable general condition, * No sensitivity in the area where acupressure/placebo acupressure will be applied, * 15 July 2022 - 15 July 2023 hospitalized in the urology clinic, * No active COVID-19 infection, * Patients without any psychiatric diagnosis will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not agree to participate in the research (who do not sign the Informed Consent Form) * Conscious and uncooperative, * Not speaking or understanding Turkish, * Not between the ages of 18-65, * No surgical intervention planned, * The planned emergency surgical intervention, * Unstable general condition, * Sensitivity in the area where acupressure/placebo acupressure will be applied, * Active COVID-19 infection, * 15 July 2022 - 15 July 2023 who did not stay in the urology clinic, * Patients with current psychiatric diagnosis will not be included in the study.
Where this trial is running
Mersin, Turkey/Mersin,Yenişehir
- Turkey, Mersin University, — Mersin, Turkey/Mersin,Yenişehir, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mualla Yılmaz, PhD — Mersin University
- Study coordinator: Tugba CAM YANIK, PhD
- Email: tugbacam@mersin.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 324 361 00 01
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.