Acupressure before shots eases pain and fear, study finds
NCT ID NCT07505992
First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tested whether pressing a specific point on the hip (GB30) before a muscle injection could reduce pain and fear and increase satisfaction. 68 adults who needed a diclofenac injection were randomly assigned to receive acupressure or standard care. Results showed that acupressure helped lower pain and fear and improved how patients felt after the injection.
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Eastern Mediterranean University
Famagusta, 34381, Cyprus
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