Acupressure shows promise for cancer fatigue
NCT ID NCT03763838
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether acupressure, a technique from Traditional Chinese Medicine, can ease fatigue in ovarian cancer survivors. 171 women who had completed primary cancer treatment were taught to apply pressure to specific points on their bodies daily for six weeks. The study compared real acupressure to a sham version to see if it truly helps.
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 manage fatigue for ovarian cancer survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but the results may not apply to all survivors. The sham group also received some pressure, so the true benefit of acupressure is uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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