Acupressure shows promise for diabetes and anxiety in elderly

NCT ID NCT07356024

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether acupressure, a technique that applies gentle pressure to specific points on the body, can lower blood sugar and reduce anxiety in people aged 65 and older with diabetes. Forty-eight participants will receive either real acupressure or a sham version for 6 days. Researchers will measure fasting and after-meal blood sugar, as well as anxiety levels, to see if the treatment makes a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: acupressure
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help elderly people with diabetes manage their blood sugar and feel less anxious.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants. The effects may be small or not last long, and acupressure might not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUPRESSURE DIABETES MELLITUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye)

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