Ignite Creation Date:
2024-06-16 @ 11:49 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:30 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06436066
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-05-30
First Post:
2024-05-14
Brief Title:
Effect of Self-Acupressure on Peripheral Neuropathic Pain and HbA1c
Sponsor:
Yeditepe University
Organization:
Yeditepe University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effect of Self-Acupressure Application on Peripheral Neuropathic Pain and HbA1c in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Aim This study was conducted to examine the effect of self-applied acupressure on HbA1c and peripheral neuropathic pain in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
Background Acupressure is an effective method for relieving pain and this effectiveness is explained by the gate control theory and endorphin theory There is only one study in the literature showing that acupressure reduces diabetic neuropathic pain However in this study acupressure was performed by a trained health professional not by the patient himself Measurement of glycosylated hemoglobin HbA1c level is one of the standard methods for long-term management of diabetes and indicates the average blood glucose concentration over a three-month period As a result of a meta-analysis study conducted in 2023 it was reported that acupressure significantly reduced the HbA1c level
Design This study was designed as a randomized controlled and experimental type study
Methods The study is conducted with patients with type 2 diabetes who are followed in the diabetes outpatient clinic of a training and research hospital between May-November 2024 There are 2 arms in the study The study is conducted with a total of 60 patients 30 in the control group and 30 in the intervention group Data collection tools are Patient Information Form Neuropathic Pain Questionnaire - DN4 Neuropathic Pain Questionnaire - Short Form and Self-Acupressure - Satisfaction Evaluation Form with Visual Analogue Scale While patients in the control group continue to receive routine care patients in the intervention group are given self-acupressure training Patients who receive training perform acupressure on their own 3 days a week for 3 months and record it on the follow-up form
Background Acupressure is an effective method for relieving pain and this effectiveness is explained by the gate control theory and endorphin theory There is only one study in the literature showing that acupressure reduces diabetic neuropathic pain However in this study acupressure was performed by a trained health professional not by the patient himself Measurement of glycosylated hemoglobin HbA1c level is one of the standard methods for long-term management of diabetes and indicates the average blood glucose concentration over a three-month period As a result of a meta-analysis study conducted in 2023 it was reported that acupressure significantly reduced the HbA1c level
Design This study was designed as a randomized controlled and experimental type study
Methods The study is conducted with patients with type 2 diabetes who are followed in the diabetes outpatient clinic of a training and research hospital between May-November 2024 There are 2 arms in the study The study is conducted with a total of 60 patients 30 in the control group and 30 in the intervention group Data collection tools are Patient Information Form Neuropathic Pain Questionnaire - DN4 Neuropathic Pain Questionnaire - Short Form and Self-Acupressure - Satisfaction Evaluation Form with Visual Analogue Scale While patients in the control group continue to receive routine care patients in the intervention group are given self-acupressure training Patients who receive training perform acupressure on their own 3 days a week for 3 months and record it on the follow-up form
Detailed Description:
Patients with diabetes need to maintain many factors such as appropriate lifestyle changes nutrition regulation exercise regular use of medications and insulin in order to prevent the emergence of peripheral neuropathy and various symptoms that develop accordingly or to control the current problem Patients with diabetes are increasingly turning to complementary medicine methods to support such a complex process One of these methods is acupressure which does not involve any invasive procedures Acupressure regulates blood flow by providing vasodilation and reduces the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine Acupressure is a safe technique because it is a non-invasive practice There is only one study in the literature examining the effect of acupressure on diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain but the method used in this study is not self-acupressure but acupressure applied by a healthcare professional There are also studies showing that acupressure reduces plasma blood glucose levels Self-acupressure is a method that has no side effects is simple convenient does not require special equipment and can be applied cost-effectively by trained individuals Nurses can easily learn acupressure apply it in clinics to increase patients comfort and reduce symptoms and teach patients to apply it on their own When a person learns how to apply acupressure on his own he needs less help to complete his treatmentThis study which was conducted to determine whether self-applied acupressure by patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has an effect on HbA1c and peripheral neuropathic pain will add innovation to the literature will guide new research in this context and can alleviate diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain thanks to self-acupressure training given to the patient It is thought that it will provide blood glucose level regulation and sustainability reduce the frequency of admission to healthcare institutions and be a cost-effective application
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None